Dr. Nagham Hasan Advocates for Yezidi Women at First World Conference on Enforced Disappearance in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – Dr. Nagham Hasan, a renowned human rights defender and the Executive Director of Hope Makers Organization for Woman (HMOW), delivered a powerful speech at the inaugural World Conference on Enforced Disappearance, held in Geneva. Her address focused on the urgent need for international and local collaboration to locate and rescue thousands of kidnapped Yezidi women who remain unaccounted for amidst ongoing regional developments.

Highlighting the plight of Yezidi women abducted during the conflict, Dr. Hasan called upon the global community to intensify efforts to bring justice and closure to the victims and their families. “The pain of enforced disappearance leaves scars not only on the victims but on entire communities. Time is critical. We must act collectively to search for and recover every missing Yezidi woman,” she urged.

Dr. Hasan emphasized the importance of leveraging international mechanisms and strengthening local initiatives to address this humanitarian crisis effectively. Her participation at this historic conference marks a vital step in amplifying the voices of the Yezidi community and shedding light on the widespread impact of enforced disappearance.

The conference brought together global leaders, activists, and survivors to address the growing challenge of enforced disappearances worldwide. Dr. Hasan’s speech served as a poignant reminder of the need for decisive action to uphold human rights and ensure accountability for crimes against humanity.