Sema
In a heartfelt and inspiring interview with Sema TV, Dr. Jwan Dakhil—daughter of former Minister Dr. Dakhil Saeed and sister of Iraqi MP Vian Dakhil—shared the story of her exceptional journey through medicine, resilience, and dedication to her Ezidi community.
A native of Shingal, Dr. Jwan stands today as one of the most highly certified doctors in both Kurdistan and Iraq. She has not only built a distinguished medical career, but also carried forward her family’s legacy of public service. Her achievements reflect both personal excellence and a deep sense of responsibility to her people.
“I ranked first in the Board Examination in Kurdistan,” she said with pride. “It was an incredibly difficult journey, but I succeeded with a very high score.”
Dr. Jwan has earned Board certifications in both Kurdistan and Iraq, and didn’t stop there. She went on to obtain a prestigious qualification from the Royal College in London, a feat achieved by very few doctors across the region.
“I still remember the university president during graduation saying, ‘Very few people are able to obtain this certificate,’” she recalled.
After becoming a Member of the Royal College in the UK, Dr. Jwan further challenged herself and obtained yet another Board certification from Amman, Jordan, adding the Jordanian Board to her already impressive list of credentials.
“I can say with confidence that very few doctors in Iraq hold this combination of qualifications,” she noted.
“And I say with pride: I am the first Ezidi female doctor to obtain these certifications.”
But beyond the accolades, Dr. Jwan’s mission has always been grounded in compassion. During the Ezidi genocide, she and her family were physically present in the camps, witnessing and responding to the suffering of countless displaced women and children.
“We were there. I saw the pain of Ezidi girls with my own eyes.
It wasn’t just me—my entire family helped, and we still do.
We don’t boast, but we’ve done our part and will never stop.”
Dr. Jwan is now planning to take her service to the next level by establishing a medical facility near the camps or in Ezidi areas, to directly address the health needs of her community.
“I want to go there, see the situation firsthand, and build something meaningful for our people.”
Her message to young Ezidi girls is clear and empowering:
“You can reach your dreams. You can become better than me, or better than anyone else.
All it takes is education, structure, and discipline.”
Dr. Jwan believes the strength of the Ezidi community lies in its endurance and determination.
“We are a strong people. That’s why we’re still standing.
We exist, and we carry the Ezidi name with pride.
Through education and achievement, we will continue to prove ourselves to the world.