The Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR), with the support of IOM Iraq, is publishing regular newsletters on the Yazidi Survivors Law (YSL) in three languages. Check out the sixth newsletter now, in English, Arabic, and Kurdish (Sorani and Kurmanji).
The Yazidi Survivors Law is a seminal transitional justice framework to address atrocities committed by ISIL in Iraq. In this sixth edition, our newsletter shares the latest information regarding its implementation, including the challenges communities are facing.
The sixth C4JR newsletter covers:
- Latest News on YSL Application Statistics: 1,726 survivors received reparations in April.
- Implementation of the YSL: Empowerment Initiative launched to train beneficiaries in various professions; Distribution of residential plots of land to beneficiaries in Sinjar and Tal Afar Districts.
- Consultation session held with families of victims and missing persons.
- C4JR Advocacy Working Group planning a campaign for the 10th anniversary of the Yazidi genocide.
- Accountability Efforts, including Internal Q&A event and Public online event on the ending of UNITAD‘s mandate in Iraq; Submission for the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture’s report.
- Training on Ethical Engagement with Survivors of Sexual Violence held in Duhok.
- The challenges regarding new evidentiary thresholds for YSL applications, and the need for clarity on evidentiary requirements and equitable treatment of applicants.
- Get To Know C4JR Members: Háwar.Help and Peace and Freedom Organization (PFO)
Read the full details in our latest newsletter, out now: in English, Arabic, Sorani, and Kurmanji. Join us on this journey of supporting survivors to realize their RIGHT to reparations!
The Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR), with the support of IOM Iraq, is publishing regular newsletters on the Yazidi Survivors Law (YSL) in three languages. Check out the Eighth Newsletter now, in English, Arabic, and Kurdish (Sorani and Kurmanji).
The eighth issue of the Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR) newsletter covers:
- Reparation Payments: The Directorate for Survivors’ Affairs has disbursed reparations to 1,975 survivors covered by the YSL in August 2024.
- UNITAD Reports: UNITAD has recently released several key reports on ISIL's international crimes in Iraq, concluding that ISIL's actions likely constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide against Yazidis, Shi’a Turkmen, Christian communities, and other minorities.
- End of UNITAD’s Mandate: Following the conclusion of UNITAD’s mandate, C4JR’s Criminal Justice Working Group published a statement emphasizing the urgent need for the Iraqi government to pass legislation enabling the prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
- New Toolkit Released: C4JR and Jiyan Foundation released their Ethical Engagement Toolkit, to guide NGOs and journalists in engaging with survivors to address key issues such as informed consent, confidentiality, privacy, and cultural sensitivity, designed for various contexts.
- Yazidi Genocide Commemoration: On the tenth anniversary, Yazidi civil society held a commemoration in Solagh, Sinjar, honoring victims and demanding justice from the Iraqi government and international community, by prosecuting ISIS terrorists, rebuilding Yazidi areas, compensating survivors, and ensuring legal reforms to prevent future atrocities.
- UN Special Rapporteur Report: The UN Special Rapporteur’s report calls for action against sexual torture in wartime and will be presented to the UN General Assembly on October 25. The report acknowledges contributions from the Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights and other stakeholders during a study visit to Iraqi Kurdistan.
- Challenges and Recommendations: The newsletter presents an overview of the outstanding challenges faced by survivors applying to the YSL and recommends measures to ease YSL application burdens.
- Get to Know C4JR Members: Learn more about Emma Human Development Organization, which provides legal and psychological services to ISIL survivors.
🗣 The newsletter is available in Arabic, Sorani, and Kurmanci.
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