Monday, 4 February, 18:00

Runtime: 94'

The United Nations and Irish Aid  present: 'On Her Shoulders'

After surviving the 2014 genocide of the Yazidis in Northern Iraq and escaping sexual slavery at the hands of ISIS, 23-year-old Nadia Murad gave a testimony before the U.N. Security Council that was heard around the world. Nadia suddenly became the face of the Yazidis – a historically persecuted and voiceless religious minority. Despite longing for a normal life away from the spotlight, Nadia takes on the role of an activist in hopes of halting the ongoing genocide and bringing ISIS commanders to justice. Nadia Murad was appointed UNODC Goodwill Ambassador for the Dignity of Survivors of Human Trafficking on the 16th of September 2016.

For more on the film, click here.

The film will be followed by a panel discussion with:

• Ahmed Khudida Burjus - Head of Yazda UK & Ireland
• Áine Hearns - Director of the Conflict Resolution Unit Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland
• Jody Clarke - Senior External Relations Associate UNHCR Ireland
• Moderated by Caroline Petit - UNRIC

Followed by a reception

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The film is in English, Arabic and Kurdish with English subtitles and has a run time of 94 minutes.

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