In September 2014 , Defend International launched a worldwide campaign entitled " Save The Yazidis : The World Has To Act Now " to raise awareness about the tragedy of the Yazidis in Sinjar and to co-ordinate activities related to intensifying efforts aimed at rescuing Yazidi and Christian women and girls captured by ISIL . In October 2014 , the United Nations reported that more than 5,000 Yazidis had been murdered and 5,000 to 7,000 ( mostly women and children ) had been abducted by ISIL . In the same month , President of Defend International dedicated her 2014 International Pfeffer Peace Award to the Yazidis . She asked the international community to make sure that the victims are not forgotten ; they should be rescued , protected , fully assisted and compensated fairly
2014 International Pfeffer Peace Award
2014 International Pfeffer Peace Award
Yazidis