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Yazda is a global community-led institution that advocates for and protects religious and ethnic minority communities, including Yazidis, Assyrians, Chaldeans, Kakais, Shabaks, and others in Iraq, Kurdistan Region, and Syria. Founded in 2014 in response to the genocide committed by ISIS against the Yazidis, Yazda leads strategic projects and advocacy efforts in various regions, including Dohuk, Sinjar, and the Nineveh Plains in Iraq, as well as in global diaspora hubs. Yazda's mission is to support and champion the rights of minorities and survivors of atrocity crimes, providing assistance in areas such as culture, education, health, protection, and livelihoods. Through partnerships with organizations like the International Organization for Migration (IOM), UNITAD, and Nadia's Initiative, Yazda works to ensure the dignified burial of victims, provide psychological and medical support, and document the ceremonies and speeches related to the ongoing exhumation process in Sinjar. With a commitment to justice and truth, Yazda continues to strive for the recovery and recognition of the affected communities.Generated from the website