Shengal- Yazidi community has faced wars, betrayal, kidnapping, massacres, and genocide throughout history. But they build their lives again after each catastrophe. After the genocide committed by ISIS against them, Yazidis have returned to their land and have organized themselves to not face genocide again. Yazidi women have taken part in every part of life, including social activities with their colors.

Before the genocide, Yazidi women couldn’t go out but now they are active in every part of life. Yazidi women formed football teams three years ago. Yazidi women have a football team in the Xanesor town of Shengal, three in Sinune town, and one in Benat town. The women’s football teams have matches among themselves and sometimes with football teams from other cities. Yesterday, Yazidi women’s football teams Nehda Xanesor and Nucum Sinune had a match in the Borık town of Shengal. Nehda Xanesor team claimed a 4-2 away victory against Nucum Sinune team.

“I like playing football”

“Before the genocide, Yazidi women couldn’t take part in any social activity,” said Lazime Cemo, a football player of the Nehda Xanesor team. “But now we take part in many social activities including sports. We don’t only play football but also do many other sports. I like playing football. We formed our teams three years ago. Today, we had a match with Nucum Sinune young women’s team. They played very well. We defeated them. We are the winners of the day.”