On this week's episode we are speaking to Dr. Lucy Hall, lecturer at the University of Amsterdam. As her research focuses on the connection between gender, violence and protection, we talk to her about the role that gender plays in conflict situations and some of the misconceptions that go along with this. Moreover, we touch on the effect that ISIS terrorism has had specifically on women, how they recover from conflict and what particular needs of women have to be considered in post- conlflict reconstruction. This also takes into account international efforts and policies in post-conflict work. 

Disclaimer: Yazidi Voices is a platform for volunteers of Yazidi Legal  Network to share their views and knowledge. The views presented in this  podcast are the views of the volunteers, and do not necessarily  represent the views of Yazidi Legal Network or any other organisations  or individuals they might be affiliated with. 

In this episode we are speaking to Brenda Stoter Boscalo the research-journalist and writer who focuses on the middle east. Her work has been featured in major publications. And in 2019 her book ‘the forgotten people’ about the Yazidi genocide came out. Besides her work as a journalist, Brenda had been active in the region, providing help and resources where possible and necessary. Her tireless effort to support the Yazidi Community is neverending.

This episode is about Brenda and her personal journey in writing the book about the Yezidi genocide. We also focus on the role of media concerning the Yazidi cause. An important questions is discussed: why its always about the IS woman and not about the Yazidi victims? We also speak about Majdal, the boy on the cover of her book. And about the current in-human situation in the Camps in Iraq.

Visit Brenda her website: https://brendastoter.nl/ 

Disclaimer: Yazidi Voices is a platform for volunteers of Yazidi Legal Network to share their views and knowledge. The views presented in this podcast are the views of the volunteers, and do not necessarily represent the views of Yazidi Legal Network or any other organisations or individuals they might be affiliated with.

This episode is the second part of a two part series. In this episode we are speaking with the Dutch war crimes unit(TIM) and the Dutch national public prosecutors office on prosecution and investigation of Dutch ISIS members. This is the first time the war crimes unit and public prosecutors office have done a podcast with an NGO on their work, which we are very proud of.

We discuss the challenges they face in their goal to justice, but also the challenges the Yezidi's are facing in regard to fighting for recognition and justice for the crimes committed in 2014 against the Yazidis.

The Dutch government in that light invites the community to talk to them in order to make these cases a success because they need information and evidence of witnesses and survivors on the role of Dutch ISIS members in such crimes at the time or present. For more information please see the request here: *Trigger warning* This link can contain potentially distressing material https://fb.watch/g4RyIlCB_K/

If you have information on a Dutch ISIS member please reach out to the war crimes unit or if you feel more comfortable reach out to Yazidi Legal Network via our socials or email: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Yazidi Voices is a platform for volunteers of Yazidi Legal Network to share their views and knowledge. The views presented in this podcast are the views of the volunteers, and do not necessarily represent the views of Yazidi Legal Network or any other organisations or individuals they might be affiliated with.

This episode is the first of a two part series. In this episode we are speaking with the Dutch war crimes unit(TIM) and the Dutch national public prosecutors office on prosecution and investigation of Dutch ISIS members. This is the first time the war crimes unit and public prosecutors office have done a podcast with an NGO on their work, which we are very proud of.

We discuss the challenges they face in their goal to justice, but also the challenges the Yezidi's are facing in regard to fighting for recognition and justice for the crimes committed in 2014 against the Yazidis.

The Dutch government in that light invites the community to talk to them in order to make these cases a success because they need information and evidence of witnesses and survivors on the role of Dutch ISIS members in such crimes at the time or present. For more information please see the request here: *Trigger warning* This link can contain potentially distressing material https://fb.watch/g4RyIlCB_K/

If you have information on a Dutch ISIS member please reach out to the war crimes unit or if you feel more comfortable reach out to Yazidi Legal Network via our socials or email: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Yazidi Voices is a platform for volunteers of Yazidi Legal Network to share their views and knowledge. The views presented in this podcast are the views of the volunteers, and do not necessarily represent the views of Yazidi Legal Network or any other organisations or individuals they might be affiliated with.

This is the seventh episode of Yazdi Voices, the podcast by Yazidi Legal Network. 

This week we are speaking to Nayef, founder and head of Sunrise NGO in Iraq. Nayef speaks about his efforts and incredible work with Sunrise NGO, a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization established in 2014 by a group of volunteers to provide support to the community after the 2014 genocide in Iraq. Nayed also touches on his personal experiences and story of how he became the person he is today. You can find Sunrise NGO at sunrisengo.org

Disclaimer: Yazidi Voices is a platform for volunteers of Yazidi Legal Network to share their views and knowledge. The views presented in this podcast are the views of the volunteers, and do not necessarily represent the views of Yazidi Legal Network or any other organisations or individuals they might be affiliated with.

The sound quality and the podcast moderation do not reach professional levels. Instead, the main point of the podcast is to offer the listeners an informative and interesting experience. We hope it is not too much of an inconvenience for the listeners.

*Trigger warning* This episode can contain potentially distressing material.

Welcome to the sixth episode of Yazidi Voices by Yazidi Legal Network! 

In this episode Farhad Shamo Roto, founder of Voice of Ezidis shares his personal story with us and tells us what stands behind the founding of Voice of Ezidis. From escaping genocide, to refugee, to activist for the Yazidi cause, we hear how Voice of Ezidis is making a difference and brings hope for a better future.

For more info on Voice of Ezidis visit https://www.voiceofezidis.com/ 

Disclaimer: Yazidi Voices is a platform for volunteers of Yazidi Legal Network to share their views and knowledge. The views presented in this podcast are the views of the volunteers, and do not necessarily represent the views of Yazidi Legal Network or any other organisations or individuals they might be affiliated with.

The sound quality and the podcast moderation do not reach professional levels. Instead, the main point of the podcast is to offer the listeners an informative and interesting experience. We hope it is not too much of an inconvenience for the listeners.

*Trigger warning* This episode can contain potentially distressing material.

This is an extra episode of Yazdi Voices, the podcast by Yazidi Legal Network.

On 3e of August 2021 it will be seven years after the genocide in 2014 started. In honor of this day we have an extra episode with Wahhab Hassoo. Wahhab is a young Yazidi living in the Netherlands and also an Ambassador to the Yazidi Legal Network. Wahhab speaks about being a Yazidi in the Netherlands, the work he is doing for the Yazidi community and shortly about the importance of the commemoration this year. 

Disclaimer: Yazidi Voices is a platform for volunteers of Yazidi Legal Network to share their views and knowledge. The views presented in this podcast are the views of the volunteers, and do not necessarily represent the views of Yazidi Legal Network or any other organizations or individuals they might be affiliated with.

The sound quality and the podcast moderation do not reach professional levels. Instead, the main point of the podcast is to offer the listeners an informative and interesting experience. We hope it is not too much of an inconvenience for the listeners.

*Trigger warning* This episode can contain potentially distressing material.

This is the fifth episode of Yazidi Voices, the podcast by Yazidi Legal Network.

In this week’s episode we speak to Debbie Rose, executive director of Project Abraham in Toronto, Canada. Debbie speaks about the beginnings and current work of Project Abraham, an independent registered charity which was founded to help bring Yezidis to Canada. Debbie speaks about the challenges Yazidis and Project Abraham have faced in Canada and shares inspiring stories.  You can find Project Abraham online at www.projectabraham.ca. They are always looking for volunteers!

Disclaimer: Yazidi Voices is a platform for volunteers of Yazidi Legal Network to share their views and knowledge. The views presented in this podcast are the views of the volunteers, and do not necessarily represent the views of Yazidi Legal Network or any other organisations or individuals they might be affiliated with.

The sound quality and the podcast moderation do not reach professional levels. Instead, the main point of the podcast is to offer the listeners an informative and interesting experience. We hope it is not too much of an inconvenience for the listeners.

*Trigger warning* This episode can contain potentially distressing material.

This is the fourth episode of Yazidi Voices, the podcast by Yazidi Legal Network.

In this weeks episode we speak with Adiba Qasim, a survivor of the Yazidi genocide in 2014. Adiba and her family fled from ISIS just 15 minutes before they invaded her village in the Sinjar region. In the previous episode with Adiba we talked about how she fled her country. In this part, also the last part with Adiba, we speak about her life now in Switzerland and all the amazing work she is doing for the Yezidi community. 

Disclaimer: Yazidi Voices is a platform for volunteers of Yazidi Legal Network to share their views and knowledge. The views presented in this podcast are the views of the volunteers, and do not necessarily represent the views of Yazidi Legal Network or any other organizations or individuals they might be affiliated with.

The sound quality and the podcast moderation do not reach professional levels. Instead, the main point of the podcast is to offer the listeners an informative and interesting experience. We hope it is not too much of an inconvenience for the listeners.

*Trigger warning* This episode can contain potentially distressing material.

This is the third episode of Yazidi Voices, the podcast by Yazidi Legal Network.

In this weeks episode we speak with Adiba Qasim, a survivor of the Yazidi genocide in 2014. Adiba and her family fled from ISIS just 15 minutes before they invaded her village in the Sinjar region. Adiba speaks about how she fled with her family to a safer place and how she went back to Sinjar to help the Yazidi woman who escaped from ISIS. 

Disclaimer: Yazidi Voices is a platform for volunteers of Yazidi Legal Network to share their views and knowledge. The views presented in this podcast are the views of the volunteers, and do not necessarily represent the views of Yazidi Legal Network or any other organizations or individuals they might be affiliated with.

The sound quality and the podcast moderation do not reach professional levels. Instead, the main point of the podcast is to offer the listeners an informative and interesting experience. We hope it is not too much of an inconvenience for the listeners.

*Trigger warning* This episode can contain potentially distressing material.