Breaking the Chains: Nadia Murad's Journey from Captivity to Crusade in The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity and My Fight Against the Islamic State

Abstract

The present study examines Nadia Murad's insightful memoir, providing a comprehensive examination of her dramatic transformation from the confines of captivity to the vanguard of an international campaign against sexual assault and genocide. The tale told by Murad is a poignant illustration of both the horrors carried out by the Islamic State on the Yazidi population and the tenacity of the human spirit. This study delves into the themes of identification, activism, and resilience. It illuminates how Murad's personal story goes beyond individual suffering to reflect the collective agony and unwavering strength of the Yazidis. It also explores Murad's journey from victim to activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, highlighting her contribution to drawing attention to the Yazidi massacre and promoting justice on a global scale. This discusses the intersections of gender, ethnicity, and human rights while revealing the larger significance of Murad's struggle through an analysis of her moving narrative. In the end, it is analysed as a story of bravery and survival as well as a call to action, imploring the world community to recognize and alleviate the continued suffering of the Yazidis and other persecuted minorities across the globe.