ERBIL — Dr. Dindar Zebari, the Kurdistan Region’s Coordinator for International Advocacy, emphasized the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) unwavering commitment to achieving justice for victims of the Yezidi genocide, during an international conference on genocide and crimes against humanity held in Erbil.

During the 2nd International Conference on Genocide organized by KRG’s OCIA, NJW, University of Salahaddin, Green Desert and Raba Organizations, discussions focused on the fate of missing Yazidis and the global legal mechanisms required to ensure accountability for ISIS crimes. pic.twitter.com/7ENDFcRMQx

— Dr. Dindar Zebari (@KRG_Coordinator) September 16, 2024

The conference, co-organized by Salahaddin University, Northern Justice Watch (NJW), RABA organization, and Green Desert, brought together experts and advocates to discuss the ongoing efforts to address the atrocities committed by the Islamic State (IS) in 2014.

In his opening remarks, Zebari highlighted the KRG's extensive initiatives to secure justice, protect human rights, and provide reparations for Yezidi victims. He stressed the importance of establishing a unified mechanism to investigate international crimes, ensuring the prosecution of IS criminals and compensation for victims, as cited by Kurdistan 24.

The KRG official pointed to the recognition by international bodies of the atrocities against the Yezidis as genocide, a crucial step in the pursuit of justice. He also detailed the KRG’s cooperation with the UN Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD), which has been instrumental in gathering evidence and conducting investigations.

Highlighting the plight of Yezidi survivors, Zebari noted that the Kurdistan Region continues to host over 730,000 internally displaced persons, including many Yezidis. The KRG provides monthly aid to over 3,500 rescued individuals and has facilitated psychological treatment for over 1,200 survivors in Germany.