docUNight: Mediha

Join us for the screening of the documentary film ‘Mediha’,  which sheds light on the atrocities faced by the Yazidi community, where men are executed, women are sold into slavery, and children are indoctrinated into the Islamic State.

On 3 August 2014, Islamic State (IS) militants attacked and took over Sinjar in Northern Iraq, a Kurdish-controlled area that was predominantly inhabited by Yazidis, initiating the genocidal campaign against the Yazidis and other religious minorities.

In commemoration of the 10^th anniversary of the tragic event, join IOM Denmark, in collaboration with the Êzidi Cultural Association in Denmark, Mission East, and the Central Council of Yazidis in Germany (ZED) for a screening of the documentary film ‘Mediha’ – a candid glimpse into the life of a 15-year-old Iraqi girl who navigates various challenges after being rescued from ISIL captivity. Let us dive into a conversation on the humanitarian and development issues in Iraq and the current security situation for the Yazidis.

Date: Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 17:00–20:00
Location: UN City, Copenhagen, Marmorvej 51, Copenhagen

Snacks and drinks will be served free of charge and additional refreshments will be available for purchase.

Please bring a valid photo-ID to get through security at UN City and set aside time for the security check prior to the event. Please do not book tickets for someone else under your name due to the security check upon entry to UN City.

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Programme

17:00 Word of welcome by a representative of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (TBC)

17:10 Screening of the documentary film ‘Mediha’ (1h 30 mins; original with English subtitles)

18:40 Panel discussion ‘10 years on, what have we learned?’ moderated by Julie Lindegaard

19:50 Closing by Bahzad Mourad, the Êzidi Cultural Association in Denmark