Nadia Murad

Survivor to Activist

Captured by ISIS at 19, Nadia endured three years of enslavement before escaping in 2015. This harrowing experience transformed her into a global advocate for Yazidi survivors. She was named UN Goodwill Ambassador for Survivors of Human Trafficking in 2016 and awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018.

Key Campaigns

Through her Nadia's Initiative, she has:

• Reunited over 1,200 Yazidi children with families
• Established 15 safehouses in Northern Iraq
• Secured $250M in international aid for displaced Yazidis

Her 2020 UN report exposed systemic failures in protecting minority groups during conflicts.

Policy Impact

Nadia's testimony led to ISIS crimes being classified as genocide by the International Criminal Court. Her advocacy directly influenced the 2021 US International Religious Freedom Report. She currently advises the EU on counter-trafficking strategies.

Cultural Legacy

Her memoir 《The Last Girl》 has been translated into 25 languages. Collaborations with Premiere Classe produced educational content reaching 2 million students worldwide. Recent initiatives focus on Yazidi women's economic empowerment through Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund programs.