Preserving an ancient culture under threat from genocide

After avoiding obliteration by Islamic State, the Yazidis of Iraq and beyond began an urgent project to record their rich heritage, says Helen Fitzwilliam. 16 women survivors documented the experiences and customs of the Yazidi people on camera, canvas and film to create a unique digital cultural archive.


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Chatham House
DATE PUBLISHED
2
December
2022
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