This award will support the yezidi strategic litigation initiative project

This $800,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs under the International Justice and Accountability Programming (CFDA 19.990) will support the Free Yezidi Foundation USA's Yezidi Strategic Litigation Initiative project. The project aims to investigate human rights abuses, document genocide, and promote accountability for crimes against humanity committed against the Yezidi population in Iraq. The funding will enable the Free Yezidi Foundation to conduct legal and investigative activities, as well as supporting efforts to strengthen transitional justice mechanisms and build capacity for prosecuting perpetrators. This project grant, with an award period from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026, represents the Department of State's ongoing commitment to advancing global justice and accountability for mass atrocities through collaborative initiatives with non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and international partners.