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This submission was prepared for the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Iraq.

The Coalition for Justice Reparations (C4JR) along with the Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights, SEED Foundation, and Yazda, publishes our joint report featuring 10 demands of survivors, a decade after the genocide.

On the tenth anniversary of the Yazidi genocide, C4JR’s Rehabilitation Working Group emphasises the urgency of implementing the comprehensive, state-sponsored rehabilitation system envisioned under the Yazidi Survivors Law.

C4JR’s new Ethical Engagement Toolkit marks a pivotal advancement in the ethical treatment of survivors, fostering an environment where their voices can be elevated based on the respect and dignity survivors deserve. As we commemorate the tenth anniversary of the genocide waged by ISIL against Iraq’s diverse communities, this toolkit stands as a powerful reminder of the importance of ethical engagement and the ongoing journey for justice and reparations for all survivors.

Nobody’s Listening is uniquely positioned to engage the next generation of leaders in global dialogues about human rights, genocide prevention, and extremism. This initiative, through its innovative use of virtual reality and art, seeks to ensure that the stories of the Yazidi people are heard and that concrete steps are taken towards justice and prevention.

On today’s Day of International Criminal Justice, C4JR wishes to draw attention to recent concerning rulings and urge the government of Iraq to pass legislation which incorporates international crimes in domestic legislation, rather than simply referring to it in sentencing.

The C4JR Criminal Justice Working Group recently met with UNITAD Head Ana Peyró Llopis and UN Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs Stephen Mathias to discuss the future of evidence archiving and its accessibility for prosecuting Da’esh/ISIL crimes. It was emphasised that access to evidence must comply with international standards, including the prohibition of the death penalty.

Implementing the Yazidi Survivors Law: C4JR in conversation with Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

In this powerful episode of the YSL podcast, published on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, C4JR’s Alannah Travers sits down with Professor Clara Sandoval, a distinguished expert in transitional justice and human rights, and Shireen Khudeeda, a courageous Yazidi survivor and activist.

C4JR Online Event on the Ending of UNITAD‘s Mandate: Suggestions on the Way Forward

Read the full details in our latest newsletter, out now: in English, Arabic, Sorani, and Kurmanji!

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region of Iraq — On Wednesday, 12 June, 2024, the Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR) held an event in Erbil to mark the launch of a new guide for using human rights indicators to monitor the implementation and realisation of the right to...

The anniversary serves as a reminder of the profound impact of the Speicher massacre on the Iraqi community and the ongoing efforts to achieve justice and reconciliation. It highlights the importance of solidarity, remembrance, and the continued struggle for justice for all victims of violence and extremism.

Shireen’s journey embodies the triumph of the human spirit over unimaginable crimes.

C4JR’s online discussion on the wind-down of UNITAD in Iraq.

In conversation with C4JR, members of SEED Foundation share a comprehensive overview of SEED’s role in supporting survivors’ access to the Yazidi Survivors Law (YSL), as they navigate the complexities of the application process.

Identifying, documenting, investigating and prosecuting crimes of sexual torture committed during war and armed conflicts, and rehabilitation for victims and survivors.

C4JR’s online discussion to provide an overview of the UNITAD wind-down in Iraq, share reflections on the recent UNITAD road-map report and broader ending of the mandate, and discuss concerns and recommendations.

C4JR’s Alannah Travers speaks with the human rights lawyer Sherizaan Minwalla about her efforts to advocate for ethical engagement and the protection of survivors’ rights in media reporting and legal processes.

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 fifth newsletter now, in English, Arabic, and Kurdish...

BAGHDAD/LONDON — The Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR), an alliance of Iraqi NGOs calling for comprehensive reparations for survivors of atrocity crimes perpetrated during the ISIL conflict in Iraq, today releases its latest report, "Iraqi Civil Society and...

BAGHDAD — Members of the Survivors’ Council within the Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR), an alliance of Iraqi NGOs calling for comprehensive reparations for survivors of atrocity crimes perpetrated during the ISIL conflict in Iraq, demand that all who contributed...

ERBIL/BERLIN/LONDON — March 1, 2024, marks three years since Iraq’s parliament passed the Yazidi [Female] Survivors Law (YSL). On the third anniversary, the Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR) is proud to share our comprehensive report evaluating the current stage...

Implementing the Yazidi Survivors Law: Listen to C4JR in conversation with Saib Khidir here, in Arabic. This episode is also available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yhvb9dZ5ZlsY3jdstcrNn https://c4jr.org/podcast Episode Description: Mr. Saib Khidir is an...

Our statement urging the Government of Iraq to Pursue a United Nations General Assembly Resolution designating August 3 as the International Day of Reflection for All Victims and Survivors of the Genocide by Da’esh, published February 15, 2024. ERBIL/LONDON — Members...

On today's International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, members of the Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR) are reminded of the need to protect the children caught in the crossfires of war, even after the conflicts end. As campaigners across the world raise...

ERBIL — The Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR), an alliance of Iraqi NGOs calling for comprehensive reparations for survivors of atrocity crimes perpetrated during the ISIL conflict in Iraq, welcomes the UN Secretary General (UNSG) Report on the implementation of...

Implementing the Yazidi Survivors Law: Listen to C4JR in conversation with IOM Iraq's Sandra Orlovic here. Episode Description: When one thinks of the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM), they might consider issues of migration management, migrant...

ERBIL — Held on the fifth day of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, November 29, 2023, the Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR) was proud to co-host an event on the transformative potential of the Yazidi Survivors Law (YSL) in shaping responses to...

Alannah Travers In Iraq the struggle to balance security with justice and reconciliation must include survivors. Since it was established in 2017, the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD) has assisted...

Alannah Travers In Berlin, protesters are calling against the forced deportation of Yazidis in Germany. In January of this year, the German Bundestag voted unanimously on a motion to recognise the Yazidi genocide, which rightly recognised the crimes perpetrated...

Coalition for Just Reparations, with the support of IOM-Iraq, is publishing regular newsletters on the Yazidi Survivors Law (YSL) in three languages: Arabic, English, and Kurdish (Kurmanji and Sorani). The YSL is a seminal transitional justice framework to...

As part of its mission to see survivors of the ISIL conflict in Iraq realise their right to reparations, the Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR) earlier this week concluded an intensive three-day training workshop (from September 24 to 26) in the city of Duhok for...

The Coalition for Just Reparations, with the support of IOM-Iraq, is publishing regular newsletters on the Yazidi Survivors Law in three languages: Arabic, English, and Kurdish.

Hala Safeel, a prominent member of the C4JR Survivors Council, has left Iraq for Australia after being accepted into the Australian resettlement program for ISIL survivors and their families. The 27-year-old Yazidi survivor and activist had lived in an IDP camp in...

Farida Khalaf is a survivor, human rights activist, co-author of “the Girl who Beat ISIS,” and President of Farida Global Organization. Here is her longer statement, a shortened extract of which features in the second C4JR YSL Newsletter. "The Yazidi [Female]...

The KRG’s Commission for Investigation and Gathering Evidence (CIGE) publishes its first progress report on efforts towards justice for victims of ISIL atrocities since 2014.

Meet Our Oversight Committee Members

Ten years after ISIL committed atrocities against the Yazidi community and other minorities in the country, survivors’ needs remain largely unmet.