The hope of ISIS was to break the Yazidi community. But…
“The hope of ISIS was to break the Yazidi community. But for survivors especially, going back to their lives and getting married and making a life and working, it's basically making sure ISIS did not succeed.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Survivors rebuild lives to deny terror groups their intended impact.
In simple terms: Survivors' normal lives thwart ISIS goals.
Support survivor resilience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- returning to community
- marriage
- employment
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies better support survivor reintegration?
- What policies protect against re‑victimization?
Trauma can hinder reintegration without support.