ROJDA – IN LIGHT OF MEMORY AT THE REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE OF BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG TO THE EUROPEAN UNION IN BRUSSELS

We warmly invite you to view our exhibition ROJDA – In Light of Memory in Brussels at the Representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the European Union, from December 12, 2025 to January 22, 2026. 

The exhibition ROJDA – In Light of Memory invites visitors to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage and challenging history of the Yazidi community. Photographs, visual testimonies, and personal items illustrate the many facets of Yazidi life – not only during the 2014 genocide committed by the so-called Islamic State but also before and after. The material tells the story of a community that has faced persecution and attempts at eradication for centuries, and yet has preserved its identity and culture.

A special focus is placed on the active involvement of the community: Yazidi women showcase their own photographic works, documenting their everyday lives in the Sharya and Qadia internally displaced persons camps from their personal perspectives. As witnesses to their own history, they become agents of change.

Remembrance is part of survival. The physical destruction of Yazidi life was only one aspect of the genocide. The culture and identity of the Yazidis were also meant to be erased forever. The Yazidi Community Archive by HÁWAR.help addresses this very point: It documents and preserves the stories and memories of the Yazidis through a holistic approach.The exhibition ROJDA – In Light of Memory was created as part of this project.

Please send a short informal registration to events@brussel.bwl.de before visiting the exhibition. We look forward to welcoming you!