The Ongoing Battle for the Missing Yazidi Women**

As the world moves on, a network of brave amateur sleuths is tirelessly searching for Yazidi women and girls still held by ISIS, despite the lack of international support.**

The anguish of missing Yazidi women and girls, abducted by ISIS militants over a decade ago, continues to weigh heavily on their families and communities. While many fear these individuals are either dead, sold into slavery, or trapped in detention camps, a dedicated group of volunteers persists in their search.

Pari Ibrahim, the executive director of a nonprofit organization based in Maryland, is one of these passionate individuals. By day, she oversees various initiatives to support her community, but at night she delves into a daunting task: sifting through countless photographs to uncover the identities of women kidnapped years ago, when ISIS terrorized Iraq and Syria.

“Sometimes it feels like searching for a needle in a haystack,” Ibrahim notes, reflecting on the years that have passed and the changes that might alter a person's appearance. Her meticulous eye for detail and reliance on small hints—be it a familiar smile or a distinctive birthmark—fuel her relentless quest to reunite families shattered by the horrific actions of the Islamic State.

The plight of the Yazidi community has been documented extensively, with reports estimating over 6,800 individuals were taken during ISIS’s brutal campaign in August 2014 alone. The fate of many remains uncertain, as there is no coordinated international effort to locate the missing. Instead, a grassroots effort composed of families, activists, and amateur detectives like Ibrahim stands as the last beacon of hope for these disappeared victims.

Despite the immense challenges, Ibrahim and her comrades refuse to falter. They represent a critical lifeline for these women and children, embodying the love and resilience of families seeking closure, justice, and a chance for reunion.