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“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.” quote by Nadia Murad
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“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.”

Nadia Murad

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Source Speech: UN Security Council Address, 2017

Survivors rebuild lives to deny terror groups their intended impact.

In simple terms: Survivors' normal lives thwart ISIS goals.

Key Takeaway

Support survivor resilience.

Themes

resilience justice healing

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

testimonial inspirational

When to use this quote

  • returning to community
  • marriage
  • employment
  • education

Key Concepts

human rights post‑conflict recovery

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies better support survivor reintegration?
  • What policies protect against re‑victimization?
A Different Perspective

Trauma can hinder reintegration without support.

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