Maybe people will remember me for being a stylist, not a survivor.
Nadia MuradRead
I didn't want people to know me as a victim.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the strength to redefine oneself despite experiencing trauma.
Nadia Murad's statement reflects her desire to transcend the identity of a victim imposed by her circumstances. Instead of letting the horrific experiences she endured define her, she prioritizes resilience and strength, showcasing the importance of owning one's narrative and refusing to be categorized solely by past suffering.
In practice
During a motivational speech aiming to empower survivors of trauma.
Maybe people will remember me for being a stylist, not a survivor.
Justice is the only way to achieve peace and co-existence among the various components of Iraq.
The world has only one border. It is called humanity. The differences between us are small compared to our shared humanity. Put humans first.
We must not only imagine a better future for women, children, and persecuted minorities; we must work consistently to make it happen - prioritizing humanity, not war.
What is the fate of my people in Kurdistan and Sinjar Mountain? What must be done so Yazidis can have their rights?
I think there was a reason God helped me escape... and I don't take my freedom for granted.
People have responded to my stories so well. They come up after a show and say things like, 'Your album really helped me,' or 'I have stage four cancer. I'm terminally ill.' Somebody told me it gave them the courage to die.
When I was younger, I had these romantic ideas about the Black Panther Party and what it meant to be a part of the civil rights movement. Then we're here, and it's dangerous. And it's dangerous to say, 'Black lives matter.'
What makes a heroine? I think I can answer that. A heroine is a woman who risks going too far in order to find out how far one can go for a cause greater than herself.
I realized now that militancy in the best sense of the word was the only answer where the black man was concerned, that any black man who wasn't a militant in 1970 was either blind or a coward.
Of course, with the increasing number of aeroplanes one gains increased opportunities for shooting down one's enemies, but at the same time, the possibility of being shot down one's self increases.
A really strong woman accepts the war she went through and is ennobled by her scars.
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