The Justice 4 Yemen Pact is committed to empowering our members to maximize the impact and reach of their advocacy, education, and research efforts. Here are some of the recent highlights from the work of Coalition members.
1. Overview of the SPARK Program Under the SPARK (Supporting Peace in Yemen through Accountability, Reconciliation, and Knowledge-Sharing) program, DT Institute and its local partners, the Abductees’ Mothers Association (AMA) and SAM for Rights and Liberties (“SAM”), launched raising awareness campaigns to complement restorative justice pilots and engage community members in Taiz and Aden. The […]
The Prevalence of Violations Against Children Throughout Yemen History Still Pervasive Today The Yemen conflict – marred by widespread hunger, displacement, and coined one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises – continues to rage on after over a decade of violent clashes inhibiting civilian livelihoods and ability to access urgently needed humanitarian aid. From the […]
Yemen’s Complex and Transformative Political Terrain In December 2025, the Yemen political landscape shifted dramatically when the Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), swiftly captured two large governorates under control of the Saudi-backed internationally recognized government of Yemen (IRG) in an attempt to force southern secession. The two governorates, Hadhramaut […]
As Yemen’s conflict enters its tenth year, millions of children remain denied their right to education due to school destruction, military use of educational facilities, and the collapse of the education system. Education is a protected civilian right under international law and a foundation for sustainable peace. On this day, Yemeni civil society organizations, including […]
Grave Violations of Children’s Rights Rampant Throughout Yemen Despite international commitments and ratification of treaties, official bodies responsible for promoting and protecting children’s rights in Yemen continue to fall short. Over the life of the SAFE (Supporting Awareness, Facilitating Enforcement of Children’s Rights in the Yemeni Conflict) Program, local partners have documented 428 human rights […]
Overview Advocacy stands as one of the most crucial pillars in advancing children’s rights and protecting them from various forms of violence and exploitation. It plays a pivotal role in influencing decision-makers and steering public opinion toward adopting more equitable and protective strategies. Amid Yemen’s dire humanitarian crisis, characterized by the deterioration of state institutions […]
1. Overview of the SPARK Program In April 2025, the SPARK team, composed of DT Institute and its local partners, the Abductees’ Mothers Association (AMA) and SAM for Rights and Liberties (“SAM”), formed the Community and Reconciliation Consensus Committee (CRCC, also known as the al-Wefaq Committee). The CRCC includes 10 prominent social figures in Taiz, […]
1. Overview of the SPARK Program In July 2025, the SPARK team, composed of DT Institute and its local partners, the Abductees’ Mothers Association (AMA) and SAM for Rights and Liberties (SAM), launched the first restorative justice (RJ) pilot initiatives in Taiz. These initiatives aim to foster reconciliation and resolve community-level public disputes that have […]
The working papers presented during the Workshop on the Protection of Children’s Rights: Challenges and Future Solutions Roadmap, held on 17–18 December 2025 in Aden, are now available on our website. The workshop was implemented by the Yemeni Coalition for Monitoring Human Rights Violations (YCMHRV), with the support of DT Institute, under the SAFE Project, […]
1. Overview of the SPARK Program In June 2025, five members of the Justice4Yemen Pact (J4YP), a coalition of 10 Yemeni civil society organizations, joined the SPARK team, composed of DT Institute and its local partners, the Abductees’ Mothers Association (AMA) and SAM for Rights and Liberties (“SAM”), to launch advocacy campaigns to complement and […]
Peace from Within documents the experience of the Community Consensus and Reconciliation Committee in Taiz led by SAM for rights and Liberties and Abductees mother association with DT Institute support under SPARK project, a locally driven initiative established in 2025 to address conflict and justice gaps created by years of war and institutional collapse. Operating […]
On the occasion of International Human Rights Day 2025, the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition warns that Yemen enters its eleventh year of conflict amid a deepening human rights and humanitarian crisis. Despite the decline in large-scale hostilities, violations continue across all areas of control, with women, children, journalists, and humanitarian workers among the most affected. Millions […]
Overview The ongoing conflict in Yemen has pushed the lives of millions of children into a cycle of daily challenges. Children have been surrounded by multiple risks and deprived of their basic rights, including access to education. These conditions have left them increasingly vulnerable to a range of serious violations. Humanitarian indicators show that children […]
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Justice for Yemen Pact (J4YP) highlights the rising number of Yemenis with disabilities—now nearly five million—due to conflict, explosive weapons, and collapsing services. Despite Yemen’s commitments under the CRPD, persons with disabilities continue to face major barriers in education, health, protection, and access to humanitarian aid. […]
1. Overview of the SPARK Program In June 2025, five members of the Justice4Yemen Pact (J4YP), a coalition of 10 Yemeni civil society organizations, joined the SPARK team, composed of DT Institute and its local partners, the Abductees’ Mothers Association (AMA) and SAM for Rights and Liberties (“SAM”), to launch advocacy campaigns to complement and […]
The Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with a renewed call to protect women and girls in Yemen, who continue to face escalating violence amid armed conflict and humanitarian collapse. With more than 6.2 million women and girls at risk — alongside rising displacement, digital blackmail, targeted killings, and […]
On Universal Children’s Day, nineteen Yemeni civil society organizations, including members of the Justice for Yemen Pact, call for urgent action to end the grave violations committed against children across Yemen. With 9.8 million children expected to need humanitarian assistance in 2025, and more than 11,000 children killed or injured since 2015, the situation remains […]
Overview of the SPARK Program In June 2025, five members of the Justice4Yemen Pact (J4YP), a coalition of 10 Yemeni civil society organizations, joined the SPARK team, composed of DT Institute and its local partners, the Abductees’ Mothers Association (AMA) and SAM for Rights and Liberties (“SAM”), to launch advocacy campaigns to complement and expand […]
In a city scarred by years of war and siege, silence once swallowed the voices of victims. The Memory Museum in Taiz emerged to break that silence, giving pain a language beyond words: the language of art. Implemented by SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties in partnership with the Abductees’ Mothers Association, DT Institute, and in collaboration with the Office of […]
1. Overview of the SPARK Program In July 2025, the SPARK team, composed of DT Institute and its local partners, the Abductees’ Mothers Association (AMA) and SAM for Rights and Liberties (“SAM”), launched the first restorative justice (RJ) pilot initiatives in Taiz. These initiatives aim to foster reconciliation and resolve community-level public disputes that have […]
Introduction Youth are a vital force in promoting transitional justice, turning concepts into tangible community action. Under the Supporting Peace and Accountability through Reconciliation and Knowledge (SPARK )project in Yemen, trained youth played a central role in implementing activities, fostering reconciliation, and preserving collective memory. By translating their training into practice, they demonstrated that young people are not just beneficiaries — they are genuine […]
Overview of the SPARK Program In June 2025, five members of the Justice4Yemen Pact (J4YP), a coalition of 10 Yemeni civil society organizations, joined the SPARK team, composed of DT Institute and its local partners, the Abductees’ Mothers Association (AMA) and SAM for Rights and Liberties (“SAM”), to launch advocacy campaigns to complement and expand the geographic scope of restorative justice pilots and raising […]
In 2019, Amani (a pseudonym), a 14-year-old girl, left her makeshift shelter as she did every morning to collect discarded plastic bottles from the narrow alleys of a village where her displaced family had sought refuge. They had fled the shelling in Taiz to a rural district in Lahj governorate, southern Yemen. Amani had escaped the thunder […]
October 30, 2025 – Yemen is exploring new paths toward accountability and reconciliation, drawing lessons from Chile’s decades-long transitional justice journey. Over 60 participants joined the first webinar organized by the Forum of Transitional Justice Ambassadors, represented by the SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties and the Abductees’ Mothers Association, under the SPARK Project supported […]
Incident: Forced recruitment, torture, and killing of a child in a Houthi summer camp, followed by falsification of death and propaganda portrayal as a martyr. Date: February 2025 Location: ‘Ayal Afir village, Nihm District, Sana’a Governorate Type of Violation: Forced recruitment, torture, and killing of a minor – posthumous manipulation Introduction: In the remote village […]
Incident: Arbitrary Detention of a Child & Deliberate Disinformation Date: May 31, 2025 Location: ‘Ayal Afir village, Nihm District, Sana’a Governorate Type of Violation: Mocha District, Taiz Governorate, Yemen Introduction: In a horrific incident that underscores the harsh realities of the conflict in Yemen, a new report by Rasd Coalition found that the detention of […]
As the world observes the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition draws attention to the continuing and alarming violations against journalists in Yemen — a country that has become one of the most dangerous places in the world for media professionals. Over ten years of conflict have turned […]
While engaging in psychosocial sessions under the SAFE (Supporting Awareness, Facilitating Enforcement of Children’s Rights in the Yemeni Conflict) Project, 13-year-old Jennah1 shared her heartbreaking experience of assault while fetching water alone in one of Taiz’s displacement camps. Jennah, like millions of Yemeni children, has faced one or more of the six grave violations against children. The […]
Aden – October 15, 2025 The Yemeni Coalition for Monitoring Human Rights Violations (YCMHRV) held its second coordination meeting with key government institutions in Aden to enhance joint efforts aimed at protecting and promoting the rights of children affected by the conflict in Yemen. The meeting was organized in partnership with the DT Institute as […]
| Ten years ago, in May 2015, a fuel truck loaded with gasoline changed its route to avoid intense clashes raging around and within the Yemeni city of Taiz. At the time, the city was already under siege imposed by Houthi armed forces, designated as a terrorist group. Yemen’s economy was collapsing, living conditions were […]
1. Overview of the SPARK Program In July 2025, the SPARK team, composed of DT Institute and its local partners, the Abductees’ Mothers Association (AMA) and SAM for Rights and Liberties (“SAM”), launched the first restorative justice (RJ) pilot initiatives in Taiz. These initiatives aim to foster reconciliation and resolve community-level public disputes that have […]
“A dream come true… an independent platform aimed at paving the way toward peace grounded in justice.” With these words, Amat Al-Salam Al-Hajj, Chairperson of SPARK partner, Abductees’ Mothers Association (AMA) and recipient of the International Women of Courage Award, described the establishment of the Transitional Justice Ambassadors Forum (TJAF) — a critical, survivor-led initiative dedicated to […]
Program Name: Supporting Peace in Yemen through Accountability, Reconciliation, and Knowledge-Sharing (SPARK) Initiative Name: Music as a Path to Transitional Justice 1. Overview of the SPARK Program In June 2025, five members of the Justice4Yemen Pact (J4YP), a coalition of 10 Yemeni civil society organizations, joined the SPARK team, composed of DT Institute and its […]
Incident: Injury of Two Girls by a Landmine Explosion in Abyan Date: January 11, 2025 Location: Hosn Saeed camp, Shuqra District, Abyan Governorate Type of Violation: Injury by Explosion Introduction: For Iman Amin Zaher (6) and her sister Mariam (8), who were displaced from Hodiedah by the war, the Hosn Saeed camp in Abyan was […]
Disinformation Story: The Children of the Aal Bathan Family in Al-Jouf — Victims of Houthi Violence and Defamation Incident: Assault and detention of children from the Aal Batḥān family Date: July 28, 2025 Location: Al-Jaljala village, Al-Sha‘rā subdistrict, Kharab Al-Maraashi district, Al-Jouf Governorate (under Houthi control) Type of Violation: Physical assault and disinformation campaign Introduction: […]
Program Name: Supporting Awareness, Facilitating Enforcement of Children’s Rights in the Yemeni Conflict (SAFE) Initiative Name: Promoting Child Protection and Mental Health Support in Yemen 1. Overview After over than a decade of conflict in Yemen, the humanitarian situation remains catastrophic, with children and women carrying the greatest burden of displacement, poverty, and violence. Yemen […]
On the International Day of Peace, the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition urges all conflict parties in Yemen to silence their guns for 24 hours and embrace dialogue as the only path toward a dignified and prosperous future for Yemenis. After more than a decade of war, the country is suffering from a deep humanitarian crisis, collapsing […]
Date: September 19, 2025 Program Name: Supporting Peace in Yemen through Accountability, Reconciliation, and Knowledge-Sharing (SPARK) Initiative Name: CRCC Reconciliation Initiatives 1. Overview of the SPARK Program In April 2025, the SPARK team, composed of DT Institute and its local partners, the Abductees’ Mothers Association (AMA) and SAM for Rights and Liberties (“SAM”), formed the […]
Incident: Five civilians, including three children, injured by the explosion of a war remnant in Saada Date: February 28, 2025 Location: Masahan area, Haydan District, Saada Governorate Type of Violation: Injuries caused by the explosion of a war remnant Prologue: A Deadly Game of HopscotchIn the village of Masahan, Haydan District, Saada, three children were […]
Incident: Killing of Two Girls by a Houthi Landmine in Al-Baidha Date: August 16, 2025 Location: Al-Ghul Al-A’la area, Na’man District, Al-Baidha Governorate Type of Violation: Killing by Explosion Introduction: The lives of Intisar Abdulrab Saleh Al-Salhi (17) and Aisha Hussein Abdulrab Al-Salhi (14) were tragically cut short in a horrific act of violence on […]
Incident: Abduction of Five Children from the Hantous Family in Rima Governorate Date: July 1, 2025 Location: Jubb site, Al-Maraziq area, Khab wa Al-Sha’af District, Al-Jawf Governorate — currently under the control of the Houthi group, which seized the area in January 2020 following armed clashes with Yemeni government forces. Type of Violation: Media disinformation […]
Incident: Child Recruitment Through Summer Centers (Media Disinformation of Summer Center Activities) Date: May 12, 2025 Location: Hajjah Governorate, Yemen (15°41’15″N 43°36’29″E) Type of Violation: Child Recruitment in Hajjah Governorate Introduction: When Classrooms Become Military CampsIn the depths of Yemen’s rural areas in Hajjah Governorate, where 85% of the population lives in extreme poverty, public […]
Incident: The killing of a child by a Houthi supervisor in Al-Jawf governorate Date: July 12, 2025 Location: Jabb area, Al-Maraziq in Khub wa al-Sha’af district, Al-Jawf governorate, which has been under Houthi control since January 2020 after armed clashes with Yemeni government forces Type of Violation: Media disinformation about the killing of a child […]
Marib – August 28, 2025The Yemeni Coalition for Monitoring Human Rights Violations (Rasd Coalition) held an awareness session on Thursday in Al-Sharika camp, north of Marib City, aimed at supporting displaced children affected by the conflict and their families. The session was organized under the second phase of the SAFE-II project, Supporting Awareness, Facilitating Enforcement […]
“In moments of collapse that follow wars, it is not enough to rebuild stones; consciousness must also be reshaped. A society emerging from conflict needs a moral and intellectual framework to help it overcome the wounds of the past and forge a new horizon based on reconciliation and justice.”— Tawfiq al-Humaidi, Head of SAM for […]
On the International Day to Protect Education from Attack (September 9), Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition (J4YP) together with more than 20 organizations urge all parties in Yemen to end violations against schools, pay teachers’ salaries, and rehabilitate war-damaged classrooms. With over 4.5 million children out of school and thousands of schools destroyed or militarized, protecting education […]
Under the SAFE program, local partners, the Yemen Coalition for Monitoring Human Rights Violations (YCMHRV, also known as “Rasd”) and the INSAF Center for Rights and Development, have documented 428 cases of human rights violations against children. Cases included severe violations, including all of the six grave violations against children in times of war, as […]
8 September 2025 Your Excellencies, As the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) prepares to convene its 60th session, we, Yemeni and international civil society organizations, write to urge you and your government to take decisive action to protect human rights victims and uphold international law in Yemen. For far too long, the HRC’s response […]
Taiz, Yemen – From 6 to 8 September, Taiz hosted the first-ever Memory Museum in Yemen, turning eight years of siege into a living archive of human suffering, resilience, and a pursuit of justice The inauguration, led by Deputy Governor Mohammed Al-Sanwi, brought together officials, civil society representatives, cultural figures, and media professionals in a […]
Marib, Yemen – August 28, 2025 An awareness workshop in Marib has shed light on the serious challenges facing displaced children in Yemen and provided families with tools to better understand their rights and support mechanisms. The event, titled “For a Safe Childhood – Confronting the Six Grave Violations and Achieving Justice for Yemen’s Children,” […]
On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition, together with over 20 Yemeni and international organizations, stands in solidarity with thousands of families still searching for their loved ones. The statement calls for an immediate end to enforced disappearances and arbitrary arrests, the establishment of national and international committees […]
Yemen Monitor/ Prepared by Iftikhar Abdu (This report is part of the “Supporting Peace in Yemen through Accountability, Reconciliation, and Knowledge Sharing” (SPARK) project, implemented by the DT Institute in partnership with two members of the Justice for Yemen Pact Coalition: the Abductees’ Mothers Association and the SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties.) Over […]
Yemen – August 12, 2025 A high-level webinar organized by the Yemeni Coalition for Monitoring Human Rights Violations (YCMHRV) supported by the DT Institute stressed the highly need to translate Yemen’s child-rights commitments under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) into concrete action. Held under the theme “From Commitment to Implementation”, the virtual event gathered over […]
A training workshop on “Transitional Justice and the Role of Religious Leaders in Supporting Community Reconciliation” was held in Taiz from July 26 to 28, 2025, as part of the SPARK Project. The workshop targeted 20 preachers from eight districts and aimed to build their capacity in integrating transitional justice principles within their religious teachings […]
On 18 August, Yemen witnessed the launch of the Transitional Justice (TJ) Ambassadors Forum, a milestone initiative aimed at placing victims and survivors at the heart of transitional justice efforts. The forum was launched under the SPARK project supported by the DT Institute, in cooperation with SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties and the Abductees’ […]
Incident: Killing of a child due to an explosive detonation in Razeh, Sa’ada Date: March 5, 2024 Location: A farm in the Bani Rabi’ah area, Razeh border district, Sa’ada Governorate Type of Violation: Killing caused by a landmine explosion Introduction: The Last Game in the Fields of Death In his family’s farm near the border village […]
Incident: Child injured by sniper fire in Taiz Date: January 27, 2024 Location: Al-Arees area, Khadeer District, Taiz Governorate Type of Violation: Injury Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ws4mzuX5L1e5k3UX6 Introduction On Sunday, January 27, 2024, the Houthi-run Al Masirah channel published a story on its website and other social media platforms about a violation against a child, claiming […]
Incident: Killing of Child Bayan Hussein Al-Barmani Al-Humayqani Date: May 9, 2025 Location: Barman area, Al-Zahir District, Al-Bayda Governorate — under the control of Houthi forces Type of Violation: Grave Violation Against Children – Killing and Maiming (Gunfire) Map link: 13°55’52″N 45°23’25″E Introduction The joy felt by the little girl, Bayan Hussein Al-Barmani Al-Humayqani, as […]
Incident: Killing of a child and his father, injury to his brother and mother Date: May 10, 2025 Location: Ad Dan village, Mikhlaaf Ja’ar area, Kinda subdistrict, Wusab Al-Ali District, Dhamar Governorate – an area under Houthi control and known for the recruitment and mobilization of minors and youth into frontlines. Type of Violation: killing […]
Incident: An explosion and the death of 5 children. Date: July 11, 2025 Location: the Al-Arsoum area gathered in the Hashama sub-district, part of the At-Taiziyah district in Taiz Governorate Type of Violation: Media Disinformation On the morning of Friday, July 11, 2025, five children from the Al-Arsoum area gathered in Hashama sub-district, part of […]
Program Name: Supporting Peace in Yemen through Accountability, Reconciliation, and Knowledge-Sharing (SPARK) Initiative Name: Al-Shamayatayn Reconciliation Initiative In July, the SPARK team, made up of DT Institute, and local partners, Abductees’ Mothers Association (AMA) and SAM for Rights and Liberties (SAM), launched the restorative justice (RJ) pilots program. The aim of the pilots under this […]
Incident: A landmine exploded, killing four children between the ages of 9 and 13 Date: April 6, 2024 Location: Al-Qaz’ah neighborhood in Al-Qatie city, in Al-Maraw’ah district Type of Violation: Landmines planted everywhere continue to claim the lives of men, women, and children For years, residents of the Hodiedah coast have been living an ongoing […]
In Camp No. 1 in the city of Al-Shaab lives Salwa Ali (a pseudonym), a 14-year-old girl displaced from Al-Hodeidah. Between the fragile walls of a tent that protects neither from hunger nor the dangers of the streets, Salwa prepares herself each morning and returns in the evening—not from school, but from Al-Bairaq Mall where […]
In normal situations: When dealing with someone who has taken your rights, assaulted you, or robbed you of your possessions, you turn directly to the law asking for justice. You will begin by pursuing the perpetrator through the judiciary system. There should be thorough procedures to achieve justice; there should be accountability. In abnormal situations: […]
DT Institute, in partnership with SAM for Rights & Liberties and the Abductees’ Mothers Association, under the SPARK project, organized an online webinar to explore transitional justice (TJ) from the perspectives of Yemen’s main political parties. The webinar was part of a broader series of public dialogues aimed at raising awareness and reducing polarization around […]
In a country long burdened by conflict, where military posts often lie closer to classrooms than they should, a different kind of mission unfolded in July 2025 — one driven not by weapons, but by law, awareness, and the urgent call to protect the most vulnerable: children. Led by the INSAF Center for Rights and […]
As part of its commitment to monitoring the implementation of child rights-related recommendations under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)—which the Yemeni government has formally accepted—Yemeni Coalition for Monitoring Human Rights Violations convened a coordination meeting in Aden with key government stakeholders. This event is part of the SAFE II project, supported by DT Institute, aimed […]
Introduction Several Yemeni media outlets circulated news on May 22-23, 2024, reporting a mysterious explosion in a neighborhood of the capital, Sana’a, under the control of the armed Houthi group. Left four victims, including two dead children, and one injured child. Conflicting accounts in various coverage about the nature and causes of the explosion raised […]
Under the SPARK program, transitional justice efforts in Taiz Governorate are entering a new phase, with two pioneering restorative justice initiatives already underway and three more being prepared by SPARK partners. These efforts aim to restore dignity, promote accountability, and foster healing in communities deeply affected by violence and marginalization. The first initiative, Al-Qatara Massacre […]
DT Institute, in collaboration with members of the Justice4Yemen Pact (J4YP), is advancing transitional justice in Yemen through a coordinated awareness and advocacy campaign aimed at promoting inclusion, accountability, and reconciliation. This initiative is grounded in the findings of the Path Toward Peace study, conducted under the SPARK project, which revealed that nearly half of […]
As part of its sustained advocacy for human rights and accountability, the Yemeni Coalition for Monitoring Human Rights Violations (YCMHRV) convened its second official meeting with the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Legal Affairs and Human Rights to follow up on the implementation of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) recommendations accepted by the Internationally Recognized […]
In Taiz, security is not just fragile — it is fractured from within – facing mounting challenges as state institutions charged with protecting civilians are struggling with performance issues, contributing to a growing sense of uncertainty among the population. The security landscape in the city is marked by complexity and shaped by multiple factors, including […]
After more than a decade of devastating war in Yemen, justice has become, not just a legal obligation, but a humanitarian imperative for hundreds of thousands of victims who have lost loved ones, suffered from enforced disappearances, lived under bombardment, experienced bitter displacement, been ravaged by hunger, and denied basic rights. These people are not […]
Incident: Injury of Child Iyad in Maqbana Date: December 1, 2024 Location: Al-Bumiyah market in Al-Barasha subdistrict, Maqbana District, western Taiz Governorate Type of Violation: Drone Strike Introduction Activity in the popular Al-Bumiyah market in Al-Barashah area of the Maqbanah district, west of Taiz Governorate, peaked an hour before noon. On Sunday, December 1, 2024, […]
“I used to feel proud walking around the neighborhood in military uniform, but later I saw death with my own eyes, and I saw my childhood slipping away…” That’s how Mohammed (a pseudonym), a 15-year-old boy, recounts his journey from the school bench to military trenches, where his small dreams turned into a pain far […]
On World Press Freedom Day, Justice4Yemen Pact and other rights groups call for urgent action to protect journalists in Yemen. 3 May 2025 – On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, over 40 Yemeni, regional, and international human rights organizations—including the Justice4Yemen Pact coalition—express grave concern over the ongoing and intensifying crackdown on press […]
Incident: Explosion in a classroom at Al-Qulais School injuring 34 children Date: August 25, 2024 Location: Al-Qulais School, Bani Matar District, Sana’a Governorate Type of Violation: Explosion caused by stored ordnance – use of school for military purposes Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kTEWADinJQMDKmyD8 Preface: The children of Al-Qulais village in the Bani Matar district of Sana’a Governorate […]
In Yemen, the conflict rages not only through airstrikes and armed clashes but through a more insidious form of warfare—one waged through screens, headlines, and digital platforms. The conflict parties have transformed the media into a weapon of war, using disinformation and propaganda to justify repression, crush dissent, and reframe human rights violations as acts […]
Violation: Detention of the child Amjad Marai in the Old City of Ibb Date: September 19, 2024 Location: Amjad was arbitrarily detained in the Ahwal Ramadan neighborhood in the Old City of Ibb, Ibb Governorate, which is controlled by the Houthi group. A wide-scale detention campaign took place in September 2024, coinciding with popular calls […]
On this International Day for Mine Awareness, the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition calls for an immediate end to the use of landmines in Yemen. Landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERWs) continue to devastate communities, leaving behind fear, casualties, and long-term suffering. With Yemen ranking among the most heavily mined countries, urgent action is needed to […]
For two harrowing years, Yemeni Journalist Ahmed Maher languished behind bars—beaten, tortured, and unjustly accused. But after relentless advocacy from the Justice 4 Yemen Pact (J4YP), local journalists’ rights organizations, and international stakeholders, Maher walked free on January 18, 2025. His acquittal on December 25, 2024 marks a rare victory for journalists in Yemen, where […]
A decade into Yemen’s war, human rights organizations continue to document widespread violations, despite facing arrests, torture, and severe restrictions. The Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition asserts that lasting peace cannot be achieved without transitional justice, as accountability for past crimes is essential for reconciliation and stability. Human rights defenders operate in an increasingly hostile environment, particularly […]
The recent U.S. sanctions against Abdulwali Al-Jabari—a key figure in the coercive recruitment of Yemeni youth into the Russian-Ukrainian war—underscore the critical role of human rights documentation in exposing and combating exploitation. Earlier this year, SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties, a member of the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition, released an investigative report titled “Death Trade: […]
We, the undersigned, strongly condemn the recent wave of arbitrary arrests carried out by the Houthi de facto authorities, targeting humanitarian workers and UN staff in Yemen. At least eight UN employees and dozens of staff from civil society organizations have been detained between January 23–25, 2025, adding to an alarming pattern of repression against […]
On this International Day of Education, we the undersigned organizations and advocates, highlight the devastating impact of Yemen’s ongoing conflict on the education sector. Millions of children are deprived of their right to learn due to the destruction of schools, prolonged disruptions, and unsafe conditions. Teachers face delayed salaries and resource shortages, further undermining the […]
A recent report by the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition, published by Daraj media, sheds light on the deteriorating human rights situation in Aden, Yemen. Activists, journalists, and civil society organizations face systematic violations under the Southern Transitional Council (STC), which acts as the de facto authority in the city. These abuses include arbitrary detentions, torture, and […]
DT Institute, in partnership with the Justice4Yemen Pact coalition, recently convened a series of high-level stakeholder meetings in Geneva to confront the multifaceted human rights crisis in Yemen. These critical discussions brought together international policymakers, civil society leaders, and regional stakeholders to address key challenges, including widespread impunity, the erosion of civic freedoms, and the […]
Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to advocating for human rights in Yemen amid the region’s critical challenges, the coalition conducted an advocacy mission to Geneva on January 14. Over the mission, the coalition engaged in high-level bilateral meetings with key stakeholders deeply involved in addressing Yemen’s human rights situation. These included representatives from the Human Rights […]
On December 29, 2024, the INSAF Center for Rights and Development, a partner of the SAFE project, hosted a strategic dialogue that emphasized the importance of enhancing coordination among stakeholders and decision-makers in the protection and promotion of children’s rights in Aden, particularly for marginalized groups such as Muhamasheen and internally displaced children (IDP). This […]
The SPARK project has officially launched its first activity, spearheaded by the J4YP coalition partners, SAM for Right & Liberates and Abductees Mother Association. This initiative aims to assess the Yemeni perspective on transitional justice and to evaluate the capacity of civil society to implement transitional justice activities effectively. SPARK partners are currently engaged in […]
SAFE project partner, INSAF Center for Rights and Development, is committed to harnessing the power of education to transform lives. On November 30th, the dedicated INSAF team successfully engaged 25 Muhamashen children and their caregivers in Al-Sheikh Othman, Aden, through inspiring and impactful educational sessions. This session was designed to creatively raise awareness about the […]
Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition is pleased to announce a specialized online training program on Transitional Justice, designed to promote national reconciliation and foster trust within Yemeni communities. This training welcomes participation from civil society organizations, activists, political parties, and diverse groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The program’s objectives include enhancing awareness and skills […]
A Daraj Media story by the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition exposes widespread violence and impunity against Yemeni female journalists. Numerous documented cases of assault, harassment, and cyberbullying reveal a systematic campaign to silence their voices. Despite some legal action, pervasive obstacles, including a weak judicial system and armed group influence, hinder accountability, demanding urgent local and […]
Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition’s statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities details the dire situation of Yemen’s 4.9 million citizens with disabilities, significantly worsened by conflict and displacement. The war has drastically increased the number of people with disabilities, largely due to explosive weapons, resulting in severely limited access to education, healthcare, and essential […]
Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition and civil society organizations’ statement reveals a crisis of violence against women in Yemen, exacerbated by a decade of conflict. The country is reported as the worst place in the world for women, with a staggering 63% experiencing violence since the war began. Horrific statistics highlight the scale of the problem: over […]
A recent story by the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition, published by Daraj media, exposes the pervasive and largely hidden crisis of child sexual abuse in Yemen. The conflict and deeply ingrained cultural norms create an environment of impunity for perpetrators, while victims face significant barriers to justice, including societal pressure to remain silent. The story highlights […]
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Supporting Awareness, Facilitating Enforcement of Children’s Rights in the Yemeni Conflict, Part II (SAFE II) Program. Building on the success of the first phase, this initiative aims to further protect Yemeni children from grave human rights violations (HRVs) during the ongoing armed conflict by enhancing their […]
After a decade of conflict in Yemen, pursuing peace has become a crucial need for Yemeni society. To advance the peace-building process, we are excited to launch our project, “Supporting Peace in Yemen through Accountability, Reconciliation, and Knowledge-Sharing” (SPARK). We are proud to implement this project in partnership with SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties […]
Produced by the Justice for Yemen Pact Coalition and published by Daraj Media An in-depth investigation reveals the Houthis’ strategic exploitation of the Gaza conflict to advance their child recruitment efforts in Yemen. Through poignant narratives and firsthand accounts, the investigation uncovers how the Houthis have manipulated the emotional impact of the Gaza war to […]
Details of horror, intimidation, and torment, various forms of abuse and humiliation, nothing escaped the memory of the four journalists as they recount eight bitter years in the Houthi prisons. ‘Cells of Slow Death,’ a documentary capturing their ordeal, and the story continues…
