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Yazda, together with Sinjar Academy and Free Yezidi Foundation has published a #Policy Paper that dives deep into the ongoing challenges faced by the #Yazidi community. This isn’t just a document but a manifesto for action! The policy paper issues a raft of recommendations varying from negotiation of a new security agreement, leadership, management of security forces in Sinjar and surrounding villages - to demanding justice through the establishment of an international or hybrid tribunal to build upon the evidence collected by UNITAD Iraq and #Civil society organizations. The Policy paper further supports voluntary, safe and dignified return of #Yazidis and other IDPs to their areas of origin in Iraq while demanding that these returns must be practical, and that displaced families should not be forced out of camps or shelters into homelessness. Read the Full report here: https://rb.gy/umwej0 and join this crucial mission to ensure a brighter tomorrow, not just for the #Yazidis, but for all those impacted by the shadows of ISIL’s atrocities. #YazidiRights #TransitionalJustice #RebuildSinjar #SupportYazidis #JusticeForYazidis

Remembering the Pinjarra Massacre – 1834 🖤 Today, we pause to acknowledge and reflect on the Pinjarra Massacre, which occurred in 1834 in Western Australia. This tragic event saw the loss of many Noongar lives as colonial forces attacked the Bindjareb people, leaving a painful mark on the community that still resonates today. The Pinjarra Massacre is a reminder of the devastating impacts of colonisation and the need to truthfully recognise our shared history. By acknowledging these past injustices, we can work towards healing and ensure that the voices and stories of the Bindjareb people are heard and respected. Let’s continue the journey towards truth-telling and Reconciliation, honouring the resilience of the Noongar community and all First Nations peoples. #PinjarraMassacre #TruthTelling #Noongar #Bindjareb #Reconciliation #SharedHistory #FirstNationsAustralia #NeverForget

PRAY FOR MYANMAR In the last few weeks, we have been hearing reports of pastors affected by the civil war in Myanmar. From housing displaced families to fleeing to safer areas - pastors are under fire. Will you pray with us? 1. Pray for the safety of the pastors and the families they are helping. 2. Pray for wisdom and discernment for how they can best serve the people around them. 3. Pray for the Gospel to be boldly shared in a population that is 89% Buddhist. To learn more about how you can help bring relief in Myanmar, visit the link in our bio.

Why aren't these stories being shared on the news? WGN-TV "Chicago's very own" , you are not portraying a balanced, realistic picture of the Middle-East conflict. Could I be a speaker on WGN to give an alternative perspective on the news in #Gaza. My heart sank a few days after the vicious attack on Israeli citizens, when the lovely @DinaBair described the conflict as " The Genocide in Gaza" These words ring so false. Look at what Hamas says: They will attack Israel again, until they eradicate Israel, and all Jews. Think of the innocent non-Jews and Americans attacked and murdered on October7th. It might not make sense to you, if you don't know Jewish history. We deserve to live and thrive in Israel if we want to. My family chose the United States. No worries, until lately. #antisemitism We have such a small sliver of land in the Middle-East. Jews have been tortured and expelled from their native Arab lands: Yemen, Lybia, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Turkey & Egypt, to name a few. Years ago, large vibrant Jewish communities used to live there. Most live in Israel, Europe or The America's now. Why should we constantly have to argue for the right to our existence? I'm looking for work, not necessarily riches. I want to be on TV. To be fair WGN-TV , you are not the only ones twisting the truth. The information is hard to find and not reported. Find it on LinkedIn, easily. Instead you repeat, what is reported on the other news stations like CNN, CNBC @Rutgers New These issues are complex and deserve to be researched, in depth. Do news reporters just read the news? Are they at fault? Who is? it doesn't matter. Someone needs to speak out. That could be me. #Chicago

Muslim US citizen men, have we still not broken our Wahn on this platform and said something, shared something, liked something to show our Creator we are not that ungrateful? Quran 9:13 "Do you fear them? But Allah has more right that you should fear Him, if you are [truly] believers." Is your family going to starve, be homeless, or be imprisoned for liking one of the thouands of videos of women and kids dying? If so, sure don't do it, and don't feel conflicted. Or are you realistically on the verge of becoming a country's president, building an army, making $200B, or negotiating a deal in other conflicts, and thus you calculate that you can save more women and kids or give more victory to the deen by staying silent? If so, sure don't do it, and don't feel conflicted. Otherwise, shouldn't we be scared about when The Prophet Muhammad (saw) warned of the following? "'The People will soon summon one another to attack you from every place in the same way that a pack calls around its prey' Someone asked, 'Will that be because of our small numbers at that time?' He replied, 'No, you will be numerous at that time: but you will be like the foam of the river, and Allah will take the fear of you from the breasts (hearts) of your enemy and cast al-wahn into your hearts.' They asked 'O Messenger of Allah , what is al-wahn?' He replied, 'Love of the world and dislike of death.'" Shouldn't our greatest fear be being written as one of the foam? Isn't it time to fight this Wahn in our hearts and (forget death) at least show that we at least don't fear our professional network reputation? We will all surely try to rejoice in the inevitable victory, so how can we ignore such a small struggle until then? If we can't muster it now, with countless high definition videos of dead women and kids to choose from, and with the whole world on our side now (minus the government of maybe like maybe 5 countries), when will we muster it? Is it in us at all not to be written as the foam? Ibn Abbas reported: I was riding behind the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, when he said to me, “Young man, I will teach you some words. Be mindful of Allah and He will protect you. Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him before you. If you ask, ask from Allah. If you seek help, seek help from Allah. Know that if the nations gathered together to benefit you, they could not benefit you unless Allah has decreed it for you. And if the nations gathered together to harm you, they could not harm you unless Allah has decreed it for you. The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried.” For some Muslim US citizen men, the silence is surely justified, but each of us knows in our hearts whether we really belong in that category. Just ask yourself why in the workplace they can all "support our troops", "never forget", "we stand with Ukraine", and "we condemn October 7th" but you can't even show them your dead women and kids?

Jerod & Katina Smith's article, “A Risky Dream,” is featured in the Spring 2024 AVAIL Journal! In it, they share how God called them to Rwanda and the incredible things He is continuing to do there. What’s your calling? Check out the article by getting your copy of the AVAIL Journal: https://loom.ly/NOR6NNw #AVAIL #AVAILJournal #Rwanda #calling #purpose #Godsplan

Had an interesting discussion with Muzzamil Ayub Thakur on Kashmir, Pakistan and the future of Kashmir cause. Interesting points raised by Muzzamil, specially about Kashmiris equivalent to Punjabi, Sindhi, Baloch or Pashtuns. Watch out on following link: https://lnkd.in/dVrqCAvA

Jummah Mubarak! Today is a reminder of the beauty of faith and the strength of community. Let’s spread kindness and compassion. #JummahBlessings #FaithAndCommunity #kindnessmatters #PITB #punjabinformationtechnology