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UNAMI reiterates ‘unwavering’ support for Yazidis on community’s New Year 

Apr. 16, 2025 • 2 min read
Image of UNAMI reiterates ‘unwavering’ support for Yazidis on community’s New Year  During a ceremony marking the Yazidi New Year, Yazidis light candles at Lalish Temple, in a valley near Dohuk, Kurdistan Region, on April 16, 2024. Photo: AFP

“This holiday is an opportunity to celebrate the rich heritage of this ancient community, and to honor its sacrifices and steadfastness in the face of profound hardship - challenges that have only strengthened its resolve to seek justice and live in dignity,” said UNAMI chief.

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