University of Duhok to Host 4th International Scientific Conference on the Genocide of the Ezidis (2014): Between Memory and Justice
UOD | November, 2025 | University Press Office (UNPO)–
Under the patronage of H.E. Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, the University of Duhok (UOD) will host the 4th International Scientific Conference titled:
“The Genocide of the Ezidis 2014: Between Memory and Justice”
Organized by the College of Humanities and the Beşkçî Center for Human Studies, in collaboration with the Lalish Cultural and Social Center, the conference will take place on April 29–30, 2026, at the University of Duhok Conference Center.
This important academic event aims to document the genocide committed against the Ezidis in 2014, explore its historical, social, cultural, psychological, and legal dimensions, and promote justice and recovery for survivors. The conference will gather researchers, academics, human rights experts, and policymakers from Iraq and around the world.
The discussions will focus on memory, justice, cultural heritage preservation, and transitional recovery, reaffirming UOD’s leading role in humanitarian scholarship and post-conflict documentation.
Key Dates:
- Abstract submission deadline: December 10, 2025
- Full paper submission deadline: March 15, 2026
- Conference dates: April 29–30, 2026
To view conference themes, and more details, click on the links below:
Venue: University of Duhok Convention Center
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Dr. Azad Salem Mohammed – +964 750 443 2061