The Special Admission Programme (SAP) launched by Baden‑Württemberg in 2015 was Germany’s first state‑level quota for vulnerable Yazidi women and children. This article examines its design, outcomes, and how it compares with integration initiatives in other German Länder.
The Ziarat Sultan Ezid in Aknalich, Armenia, opened in 2019 as the world’s largest Yazidi sanctuary. Its construction was a community‑driven effort financed by Yazidi diaspora donations, local Armenian support, and private benefactors, culminating in a 25‑meter‑tall temple that symbolizes renewal after decades of persecution.
The clergy of Yazidis, Yarsanis (Ahl‑i Haqq), and Alevis each follows distinct hierarchical structures rooted in oral tradition, lineage, and regional practice. While Yazidis are led by the Baba Sheikh and a tiered Sheikh‑Pir system, Yarsanis rely on hereditary Sayyids and spiritual guides, and Alevis organize around Dedes and community‑based elders.
The age structure of the worldwide Yazidi community shows a majority of adults, with recent border‑crossing data indicating 69 % aged 18 and over and 31 % under 18. These figures reflect the demographic impact of the 2014‑2015 genocide and subsequent migration patterns.
Social media has become a primary conduit for conveying the 2014 Yazidi genocide narrative to younger generations. By analysing Kurdish electronic newspapers, survivor activism, and digital mapping projects, this article outlines how digital memory shapes collective understanding and mobilises youth advocacy.
This article surveys the Persian lexical items that have entered Yazidi religious language, tracing their historical routes, semantic domains, and the scholarly debates surrounding their significance. It highlights how these loanwords illuminate the cultural contacts between Yazidis and Persianate societies.
Exogamous marriage—union between a Yazidi and a non‑Yazidi—has been both a rare historical occurrence and a focal point of modern debate. This article surveys its historical roots, recent diaspora trends, and the contested scholarly and policy discussions surrounding the practice.
Yazidi women endured extraordinary violence during the ISIS‑led Sayfo, yet many survived through secret documentation, resilient community networks, and artistic expression. First‑hand testimonies from survivors like Layla Talu and Sarab illuminate the strategies that enabled survival and post‑trauma reintegration.
An encyclopedic overview of the five‑year employment outcomes for recipients of Supplemental Assistance Programs (SAP), drawing on recent U.S., European, and New Zealand research to outline patterns of labour‑market integration, earnings growth, and persistent barriers.
Armenia and Georgia host the most prominent Yazidi temples and community centres in the Caucasus, including the world‑largest Quba Mêrê Dîwanê in Aknalich, Armenia, and the Sultan Ezid Temple in Tbilisi, Georgia. These sites serve both sacred and cultural functions for the region’s Yazidi minority.