Acting
Nadia Murad
Place of birth
Iraq
Known for
Acting
Credits
2 titles
Nadia Murad Basee Taha is an Iraqi Yazidi human rights activist who lives in Germany. In 2014 she was kidnapped from her hometown Kocho and held by the Islamic State for three months.
Known for
6.4The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
The Daily Show
1996
6.6Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi, survived genocide and sexual slavery committed by ISIS. Repeating her story to politicians and media, this ordinary girl finds herself thrust onto the world stage as the voice of her people. Away from the podium, she must navigate bureaucracy, fame and people's good intentions.
On Her Shoulders
2018