PARTNERS
ERHHG 2025 Partners
The International Conference on The Ezidis: Religion, Heritage, History, and Geography (ERHHG-2025) is honoured to collaborate with a dedicated network of partners who are committed to advancing academic research, humanitarian support, and cultural preservation. Our partners play a crucial role in making ERHHG-2025 a transformative event, one that reaches beyond academia to connect with everyone invested in preserving Ezidi heritage and supporting minority rights worldwide.
This conference represents a unique opportunity to engage with scholars, human rights advocates, cultural organizations, and community leaders who share a commitment to highlighting the Ezidi people’s historical, cultural, and social significance. Together, we aim to foster a comprehensive understanding of Ezidi identity, document their invaluable contributions to the region, and address the pressing social challenges they continue to face.
Main Partner: The Lalish Cultural and Social Center
The Lalish Cultural and Social Center, founded in 1993 and based in the Kurdistan Region, is the principal partner of ERHHG-2025. As a leading organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and celebration of Ezidi culture and heritage, the Lalish Center plays a central role in this conference. The Center’s mission extends beyond cultural preservation, actively working to address the social challenges faced by the Ezidi community, including recovery for those affected by displacement and violence.
The Lalish Center provides essential resources for cultural understanding and social resilience, making it an invaluable collaborator for ERHHG-2025. Through its partnership, the Center contributes not only expertise on Ezidi traditions but also a network of support and advocacy that enriches the conference’s scope. The Lalish Center’s presence ensures that the conference discussions remain rooted in real-world impacts and actionable strategies, helping to foster a stronger, more resilient Ezidi community.
Our Partners’ Role in ERHHG-2025
Our partners contribute to ERHHG-2025 in diverse and meaningful ways, from financial support to enriching our program with perspectives in cultural preservation, humanitarian aid, and interdisciplinary research. Each partner brings a global outlook that helps bridge the gaps between academia, community service, and cultural advocacy, contributing to the conference’s comprehensive impact.
Humanitarian Organizations: Partners focused on human rights and minority protection are essential to our mission. As the Ezidi people continue to face social and political challenges, these organizations provide expertise on issues like displacement, advocacy, and refugee support, grounding conference discussions in real-world impacts and practical solutions.
Academic Institutions: Universities and research centres from Kurdistan, the Middle East, and beyond expand the scope of Ezidi studies. With their involvement, ERHHG-2025 becomes a scholarly nexus for interdisciplinary research, fostering new insights and encouraging long-term commitments to Ezidi-focused scholarship.
Cultural Preservation Groups: Partners dedicated to cultural preservation help support sessions on Ezidi folklore, oral history, and heritage. Their expertise ensures that Ezidi traditions are accurately documented and celebrated, enriching public appreciation for Ezidi culture and identity.
Refugee Support Networks: Refugee organizations contribute crucial perspectives on migration, resettlement, and the specific challenges facing Ezidi refugees. By highlighting pressing issues, sharing data, and advocating for solutions, these partners make ERHHG-2025 a truly impactful platform for change.
Join Us in This Vital Humanitarian Endeavour
We warmly invite organizations and institutions committed to humanitarian support, cultural preservation, and academic excellence to join us as partners in this historic conference. By becoming a partner, you will not only contribute to a greater understanding of the Ezidi community but also play an active role in advancing cultural awareness and protecting minority rights. Your partnership will help bring international attention to the complex and compelling story of the Ezidis, providing crucial support for this vibrant yet underrepresented community.
For more information on partnership opportunities, sponsorship options, and how you can be part of ERHHG-2025, please contact us at erhhg.conference@uod.ac. We look forward to collaborating with you on this meaningful academic and humanitarian journey.
Lalish Cultural and Social Center
The Lalish Cultural and Social Center, founded in 1993 and located in the Kurdistan Region, serves as a leading organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and celebration of Ezidi (Yezidi) culture, heritage, and values. As the primary partner for ERHHG 2025, the Lalish Center brings invaluable insight and commitment to fostering understanding and respect for Ezidi heritage, making it an essential collaborator in this groundbreaking conference.
The center functions as a vibrant hub for cultural and social engagement, providing the Ezidi community with a platform for unity, resilience, and advocacy. Through diverse programs—including educational workshops, cultural exhibitions, and social events—the Lalish Center enhances cultural awareness, supports community-building, and champions the unique identity of the Ezidi people. Its mission extends beyond cultural preservation to address critical social challenges facing the Ezidi community, such as recovery and reintegration for those affected by displacement, persecution, and violence.
Moreover, the Lalish Center actively works to raise awareness of Ezidi traditions and history, not only within the Ezidi community but also among broader audiences locally and internationally. By educating others about Ezidi beliefs, sacred sites, and cultural practices, the center plays a vital role in fostering intercultural understanding and countering long-standing misconceptions about the Ezidi faith.
With its comprehensive approach to cultural preservation and social support, the Lalish Cultural and Social Center stands as a beacon of resilience and pride for the Ezidi people. Through its partnership in ERHHG 2025, the center continues its commitment to advancing scholarly research, cultural dialogue, and humanitarian advocacy, helping to build a stronger, more resilient Ezidi community in Kurdistan and beyond.