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At the 2025 Fair Handeln Exhibition in Messe Stuttgart, by invitation of the State Ministry of Baden-Wüttemberg and the Stiftung Entwicklungs-Zusammenarbeit Baden-Württemberg (SEZ), we presented our Nobody’s Listening VR experience and art exhibition to raise awareness about the Yazidi genocide and to highlight the ongoing plight of survivors. Over four impactful days, thousands of visitors explored the powerful art and virtual reality exhibition. Over 100 people experienced the VR firsthand, stepping into the real stories of Yazidi survivors, while hundreds more engaged with the artwork and narratives on display. Key figures who visited the exhibition included: • Florian Hassler – State Secretary, Baden-Württemberg • Cem Özdemir – German Federal Minister • Albrecht Schütte – State Parliament Member • Dr. Siyabulela Mandela – Consultant for human rights and peace and grandson of Nelson Mandela Mr.Florian Hassler, after experiencing the VR experience, expressed his intention to bring Nobody's Listening to the EU Parliament. The presentation will include the VR and art exhibition on the Yazidi genocide, as well as an educational program aimed at raising awareness and preventing violence in universities and schools across Baden-Württemberg and beyond. We were honored to welcome politicians, human rights advocates, NGO representatives, professors, and educators, who all expressed solidarity with the Yazidi cause. A moving panel discussion featured Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad and trauma expert Prof. Dr. Jan Ilhan Kizilhan, shedding light on the ongoing struggles Yazidis face and the urgent need for justice, healing, and global support. Visitors shared powerful reactions: • “This VR touched my heart on a deeper level.” • “I will speak to my Yazidi neighbor — I understand now.” • “Humanity must not forget what happened.” Nobody’s Listening is a VR experience and art exhibition, directed by Thikran Mato and curated by Ryan D'Souza and Dijon Dajee Hierlehy.