On this International Day of Peace, the Justice4Yemen Pact coalition and 10 Yemeni NGOs call for an urgent end to the devastating conflict that has ravaged Yemen for nearly a decade. The war has claimed over 250,000 lives, displaced 4.5 million people, and left the country’s infrastructure in ruins. The humanitarian crisis is unparalleled, with 4.5 million children out of school and the economy in freefall, resulting in widespread poverty and instability. Women and children have borne the brunt of the violence, facing increasing inequality and exclusion from peace processes. An immediate ceasefire and direct negotiations to end the war are critical. All parties must respect human rights and international humanitarian law, ensuring the protection of civilians at all times. Transitional justice should be incorporated into peace talks to guarantee justice for victims and accountability for war crimes. Economic reconstruction must be prioritized by the international community to restore essential services, stabilize the currency, and create job opportunities for Yemen’s youth. Key recommendations include declaring a ceasefire, promoting transitional justice, rebuilding the economy, including women and youth in peace efforts, and forming independent international committees to investigate war crimes. The time for peace is now—Yemen’s future depends on restoring stability, human rights, and coexistence.

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