Recognition of the Ezidis as a distinct ethnic group
Political recognition of the Ezidis (Yazidis) as a people in their own right – with their own history, culture and identity, not merely as a religious minority.
Our goal
Congress of the Ezidis Worldwide
A voice for the Ezidi people.
The Congress of the Ezidis (Yazidis) represents the interests of the Ezidi people worldwide – independent, peaceful and committed to human rights.
What we stand for
Our four core goals
1 of 4 goals achieved
Recognition of the Ezidi language
Political recognition of the Ezidi (Yazidi) mother tongue Ezdiki – Êzdîkî – as a language of its own.
Our goalRight to exist and protection status for Ezidis
Securing the right of the Ezidi people to exist and achieving a political protection status for Ezidis.
Our goalRecognition of the genocide against the Ezidis
Political recognition of the genocide against the Ezidis in Iraq (Shingal) on 3 August 2014.
✓ Achieved – recognised by the German Bundestag on 19 January 2023- The Congress of the Ezidis – also known as Yazidis – represents the interests of the Ezidi people worldwide.
- It is independent of political parties and stands for freedom, human rights and international cooperation.
- The Congress opposes racism, war and violence and is committed to preserving Ezidi culture, language (Ezdiki), symbols and values – as well as to education, women’s rights and supporting young people.
- It raises awareness of Ezidi identity and promotes understanding of its unique history and traditions in the modern world.
Latest
Latest news and articles
Important news: the Greens propose a law granting Ezidis (Yazidis) the right to stay in Germany
On 13 November 2025, the Green parliamentary group in the Bundestag introduces bill 21/795, which is to secure a safe residence right in Germany for Ezidi women and men.
Read more →Unlawful use of the name “Congress of the Ezidi Nation”
Revocation and legal objection to the event “Conference of the Ezidis in the Diaspora” (13–14 September 2025, Hanover).
Read more →Words of thanks to the members of the German Bundestag – 19 January 2023
On behalf of the Congress of the Ezidi Nation, we sincerely thank the German Bundestag for recognising the genocide against our people.
Read more →Press
Media coverage
Articles in German newspapers.
Hannoversche Allgemeine
Genocide does not expire: the Congress of the Ezidis Worldwide demonstrates for the recognition of the Ezidis as an independent and distinct ethnic groupRead article (German) →Frankfurter Allgemeine
Trial of the alleged IS supporter Taha Al-J. in Frankfurt: the Congress of the Ezidis Worldwide points to the ethnic distinctiveness of the EzidisRead article (German) →Neue Westfälische
The Congress of the Ezidis Worldwide calls for an end to the instrumentalisation of the Ezidis for foreign political interestsRead article (German) →
Sign our petition on Change.org
The petition calls for the recognition of the Ezidis (Yazidis) as a distinct ethnic group – as well as of our language Ezdiki, our right to exist and a political protection status. If you identify as Ezidi or Yazidi, or simply support our cause: sign now!