International Women’s Day 2021

To mark international women’s day the JHK clinic team hosted a special event for young Yazidi women from Bajed Kandala displaced persons camp: a festival of protest, dance and celebration.

Meanwhile JHK founder Nemam Ghafouri spoke at a seminar at the Swedish parliament hosted by Varken hora eller kuvad on the theme “Discrimination against women and girls: global perspectives”. Dr Ghafouri talked about the continuing crimes committed against of Yazidi women and the failure of local and international authorities to stand up for survivors.

JHK staff and young women from Bajed Kandala IDP camp participate in event to mark international women's day