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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.

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Case Study: Leveraging Documentation to Advance Accountability and Transitional Justice in Yemen

1. The Value of Documentation in Transitional Justice and to Push Forward Accountability Documentation of human rights violations and atrocities plays a critical role in addressing such atrocities. Effective documentation creates an undisputable, verifiable record. It facilitates the memorialization, archiving, and preservation of victims’ and community historical memory; empowers victim assistance and reparation programs; equips […]

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Case Study: Prisoner Exchanges as an Entry Point to Transitional Justice in Yemen

1. The Need for Transitional Justice in Yemen Transitional justice aims to address and reform countries with long histories of human rights violations and conflict, utilizing a victim- and community-centered approach. In doing so, transitional justice champions truth-telling, memory-keeping, accountability, institutional reform, societal reconciliation, and reparations for victims. As such, transitional justice is well-positioned to […]

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Lessons from Morocco: Exploring Pathways for Transitional Justice in Yemen

This report summarizes the key discussions and recommendations from the webinar, “Between Transition Management and Open Conflict: The Moroccan Experience and the Potential for Transitional Justice in Yemen,” organized by Peace Track Initiative (PTI) and DT Institute in partnership with the Transitional Justice Ambassadors Forum, SAM for Rights and Liberties, the Abductees’ Mothers Association, on […]

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Case Study: Building Political Consensus on Transitional Justice in Yemen

1. Overview of the SPARK Program The SPARK program (Supporting Peace in Yemen through Accountability, Reconciliation, and Knowledge-Sharing) advances local and national reconciliation in Yemen by furthering initiatives to foster engagement with transitional justice. The program engages all segments of society in the transitional justice process, including local community members, civil society experts, high-level governmental […]

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Joint Statement: Torture, Arbitrary Detention, and Enforced Disappearance Persist in Yemen Amid Continued Impunity

On 26 June 2026, the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition issued a joint statement marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, highlighting the continued prevalence of torture, arbitrary detention, and enforced disappearance in Yemen after more than a decade of conflict. The Coalition warned that serious violations continue to be committed by all parties […]

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Case Study: Peace Engineering in Yemen and the Quest for Sustainable Reconciliation

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. […]

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Case Study: Building Understanding Between Religious Leaders and Women Activists in Yemen

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Statement: No Peace Without Justice and Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Yemen

On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition calls for urgent action to end impunity for conflict-related sexual violence in Yemen. The Coalition highlights the growing risks faced by women, girls, and marginalized communities amid ongoing conflict, the collapse of protection systems, and limited access to justice […]

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The Role of Religious Influencers in Raising Societal Awareness of Transitional Justice

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Case Study: Restoration of Essential Public Services with Respect for IDP Rights

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Case Study: SPARK’s Consensus-Based Dialogue Methodology Fosters Yemeni Transitional Justice

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”), promote transitional justice throughout Yemen. In doing so, SPARK sets the stage for peacebuilding processes that prioritize locals […]

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Case Study: SPARK’s Midline Survey Demonstrates Its Strategic Value and Strong Support for Nationalization of Impactful Initiatives

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”), promote transitional justice throughout Yemen. In doing so, SPARK sets the stage for peacebuilding processes that prioritize locals […]

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Case Study: Empowering Yemeni Women as Disproportionately Affected Victims and Influential Community Changemakers

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Joint Statement on World Press Freedom Day

On World Press Freedom Day (May 3, 2026), the Justice for Yemen Pact Coalition, together with local and international organizations, warns of the continued decline of press freedom in Yemen amid conflict and weak rule of law. Journalists face serious violations, including killings, detention, and restrictions, while impunity fuels fear and self-censorship. Women journalists are […]

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Case Study: Political Parties and Transitional Justice in Yemen’s SPARK Initiative

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Case Study: From Disputes to Dialogue – The Community and Reconciliation Consensus Committee Model in Taiz

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, […]

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Case Study: Addressing Incitement and Strengthening Protection for Women in Civic Space in Yemen

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SPARK Project Partner Submits Official Letter to the Governor of Taiz Addressing Unlawful Occupation of Civilian Homes

SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties has submitted an official letter to the Governor of Taiz to address the ongoing unlawful occupation of civilian homes—a persistent issue resulting from years of conflict in the city. The problem reflects not only the direct impact of war on civilians but also gaps in governance, fragmented authority, and […]

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Case Study: Bridging Gaps, Restoring Dignity – The Marib Restorative Justice Pilot

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From Fragmentation to Agency: What the SPARK Project Is Changing in Yemen

An independent midline evaluation (March 2026) finds that the SPARK project, led by DT Institute in partnership with SAM for Rights and Liberties and the Abductees’ Mothers Association, is demonstrating something rare in Yemen’s current context: transitional justice is not only possible—it can deliver tangible results even in the absence of functioning state institutions. In […]

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International Women’s Day: A Call to the New Government to Protect Women’s Rights

On International Women’s Day, the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition calls on the new Yemeni government to take urgent steps to protect women’s rights and ensure their meaningful participation in rebuilding the country. After more than a decade of conflict, Yemeni women continue to face widespread violations, limited access to services, and increasing economic and social burdens. […]

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Case study: The Impact of Religious Radicalism on Instability and Counterterrorism Efforts

This case study illustrates the detrimental effects of religious extremism on community cohesion, children, and local governance. Lessons learned here will inform the design of future restorative justice pilots, initiatives, and broader policy strategies aimed at countering religious extremism and fostering social cohesion across Yemen. The Prevalence of Religious Extremism in Yemen Religious extremism is […]

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Aamna’s Life Left to Chance. Landmines: An Ongoing War Crime Against Children in Yemen

Incident: A child injured by a landmine explosion while herding sheep Date: August 4, 2024 Location: Al Magakha Village – Al Mahliyah District – Marib Governorate Type of Violation: Planting landmines in civilian areas Introduction: On the evening of Sunday, 4 August 2024, at around five o’clock, 14-year-old Aamna Saleh Mohammed Abdullah Al Tamahi—a fifth-grade […]

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The Alley Tragedy The child Malak: Kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder in her first year of life

The evening in Aden was unlike any other that day in March 2024…The air was light, the street familiar, and a little girl was touching the ground with her very first steps…Before she was suddenly taken by a merciless hand, stained by the most shocking acts, crimes against all norms and basic human nature. In […]

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Death Falls from the Sky”… From a Moment of Play to a Massacre: How Did the Houthis Turn Yemeni Homes into Killing Grounds?

Incident: Houthi Drone Strike Kills Three Children in Beit Bish Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 Location: Beit Bish, located on the southern outskirts of Hays District, south of Hodeidah Governorate Type of Violation: Grave Violation Against Children – Killing and Maiming Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uVi8Gg… IntroductionIn the impoverished, remote village of Beit Bish, located on the […]

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Houthi Snipers’ Ruling on Taiz Children… Death by Thirst or Blood for Water

Incident: Two children injured by Houthi sniper fire Date: April 26, 2025 Location: Al-Dumaina area on 30th Street, near the old airport, northwest of Taiz city Introduction: The moment two children, Suleiman Fahd, 13, and Mohammed Mansour, 12, arrived at Al-Thawra Hospital in Taiz on the afternoon of Saturday, April 26, 2025, covered in blood […]

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Case Study: Preventing Instability at Its Roots — Media Influence and the Protection of Children in Yemen

Disinformation and Children’s Rights in Yemen Since the outbreak of the Yemeni conflict in 2014, children remain one of its most severe causalities. In 2025, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General on children and armed conflict reported over 5,539 grave violations committed against children in Yemen. These included all six of the grave violations of children […]

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Case Study: Turning Documentation into Deterrence — Leveraging Targeted Accountability to Advance Stability

The Need for Documentation in Combatting Yemen’s Dire Human Rights Environment Accurate documentation of human rights violations is critical for accountability, justice, and prevention of future abuses. Credible and verified documentation turns testimonies into admissible evidence, as required by courts and international justice mechanisms. This evidence can then be turned into action in courtrooms, through […]

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Case Study: Preventing Instability at Its Roots – Media Influence and the Protection of Children in Yemen

The proliferation of disinformation in Yemen does not only undermine children’s rights, it contributes directly to instability, extremist recruitment pipelines, and regional insecurity. By countering disinformation that fuels child recruitment, shields perpetrators, and distorts accountability, SAFE supports broader counterterrorism and stabilization priorities. Reducing impunity and limiting propaganda infrastructure helps prevent armed actors from consolidating power, […]

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Yemeni and Syrian Transitional Justice Spotlighted in Regional Webinar

Yemen — February 18, 2026 A regional webinar convened this week to discuss transitional justice in Yemen and Syria, highlighting the central role of civil society and victims in promoting sustainable peace. The event brought together 64 participants from organizations including the European Union, the Netherlands Embassy, FCDO, DRL, Mediators Beyond Borders, and CCDP. Speakers […]

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YCMHRV Releases Groundbreaking Study on Child Rights and Media Disinformation in Yemen

The Yemeni Coalition for Monitoring Human Rights Violations (YCMHRV) launched a landmark study examining how media disinformation fuels violations against children in Yemen and obstructs accountability. The study, supported by DT Institute and produced under the SAFE-II (Supporting Awareness, Facilitating Enforcement of Children’s Rights in the Yemeni Conflict) Project, was unveiled during a webinar bringing […]

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Joint Statement Calling for Immediate End to Child Recruitment in Yemen

The Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition, warns that child recruitment in Yemen remains systematic and ongoing, not isolated incidents. Field investigations documented 11,310 recruited children across 19 governorates (2014–Feb 2023), many under the age of 15. The majority come from economically vulnerable families. International monitoring bodies, including Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict and the United Nations, […]

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Restorative Justice in Practice: A Case Study of SAFE II and SPARK’s Child Protection Interventions in Yemen

Severe Deficiencies in Child Protection Throughout Yemen Despite international commitments made by all parties involved in the Yemen conflict, these actors continue to fail Yemen’s children, who remain among the country’s most vulnerable and marginalized. Over the life of the SAFE (Supporting Awareness, Facilitating Enforcement of Children’s Rights in the Yemeni Conflict) Program, local partners […]

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SAFE Project in Yemen: What an Independent Evaluation Reveals

In a conflict where children’s suffering is widespread yet rarely documented, the SAFE Project operated at the intersection of protection, justice, and institutional survival. This brief presents findings from an independent external evaluation, examining what SAFE achieved, where it struggled, and what must come next if child protection in Yemen is to move beyond emergency […]

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Case Study: SPARK’s Bridges of Justice Initiative – Lessons for Yemen’s Transitional Justice

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Case Study: Turning Recommendations into Protection: SAFE II’s Impact on Yemeni Children

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 […]

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Case Study: Shifting Political Dynamics Spark Urgent Transitional Justice Needs

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 […]

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Education Under Fire in Yemen: A Joint Call by Yemeni Civil Society on the International Day of Education

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 […]

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Case Study: Raising Awareness Among Law Enforcement Actors Under SAFE

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 […]

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Case Study: Strengthening Child Advocacy and Protection in Yemen Through Effective Civil Society–Government Partnerships

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 […]

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Case Study: Taiz – SPARK’s CRCC Strengthening Good Governance and Accountability Through the Resolution of Community Disputes

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Case Study: Transforming Division into Cooperation Through Community-led Dialogue

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 […]

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Working Papers Published: Protection of Children’s Rights in Yemen

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, […]

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Case Study: Integrating Journalists into Yemen’s 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 local partners, the Abductees’ Mothers Association (AMA) and SAM for Rights and Liberties (“SAM”), to launch advocacy campaigns to complement and […]

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Case Study: Peace from Within and Community-Led Justice in Taiz

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 […]

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A Justice4Yemen Pact Statement on the Human Rights Crisis in Yemen

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 […]

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Case Study: The Plight of Marginalized Children in Yemen’s Conflict

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 […]

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Joint Statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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. […]

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Case Study: Integrating Tribal Customs into Yemen’s Transitional Justice – The SPARK Program Experience

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Justice4Yemen Pact Statement on the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

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 […]

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Joint Statement on Universal Children’s Day: Protect Yemen’s Children

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 […]

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Case Study: Bridging Political and Civil Society Perspectives on Transitional Justice in Yemen

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 […]

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Case Study: Art as a Bridge to Justice – Stories from Taiz’s Memory Museum

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 […]

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Case Study: Restoring Looted Homes in Taiz Community-Driven Transitional Justice under the SPARK Program

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 […]

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Case Study on the Role of Youth in Advancing Transitional Justice: Insights from the SPARK Project

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 […]

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Case Study: Justice from the Ground Up — Community- and Victim-Led Pathways to Peace in Yemen

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Amani’s Story: The Stolen Childhood in Yemen’s Forgotten War

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 […]

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Yemen Looks to Chile for Lessons in Transitional Justice

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 […]

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A Stolen Childhood: How the Houthis Turned Raddad from a Student into a “False Martyr”

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 […]

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Disinformation Story: Politicizing a Child’s Case in Mocha Compounds the Violation

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 […]

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Justice4Yemen Pact Statement on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists: “Journalism in Yemen — Silenced Truth and Absent Justice

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 […]

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Case Study: SAFE Project Institutionalizes Justice for Children in Yemen

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 […]

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YCMHRV and Government Partners Hold Second Coordination Meeting to Strengthen Child Protection in Yemen

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 […]

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The Hell Truck: The Taiz Inferno, Ten Years On

| 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 […]

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Case Study: Early Successes with Restorative Justice Pilots 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 […]

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Case Study: A Survivor-led Forum Established to Tell Truth and Guard Justice

“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 […]

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Case Study: “Where Is Justice?” — Using Music to Promote Reconciliation and Peace in Yemen

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 […]

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Disinformation Story: Deadly Game — Two Displaced Sisters Wounded by a Landmine, and the Truth Lost Amid Disinformation

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 […]

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Disinformation Story: Children of the Aal Batḥān Family in Al-Jouf – Victims of Houthi Violence and Defamation

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: […]

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Case Study: Restoring Hope – Psychosocial Support and Empowerment for IDP Children and Caregivers in Yemen

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 […]

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Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition Statement – International Day of Peace 2025

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 […]

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Case Study: Early Successes with SPARK’s Community Reconciliation and Consensus Committee

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 […]

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Disinformation Story: Sa’da’s Landmines — Nameless Children, Unaccountable Perpetrators, and a Truth Buried Beneath Propaganda

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 […]

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Disinformation Story: A Stolen Future in Al-Baidha — Houthi Landmine Kills Two Girls and Lies Deepen Their Families’ Grief

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 […]

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Disinformation Story: Children of the Hantous Family — Victims of Abduction and Deception

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 […]

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Disinformation Story: Summer Centers — How the Houthis Turn Children’s Pens into Rifles

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 […]

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Disinformation Story: Badr — A Child Killed by the Bullet and the Lie

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 […]

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Rasd Coalition Holds Awareness Session for Displaced Children in Marib

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 […]

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Case Study from the SPARK Project: Faith-Based Engagement in Transitional Justice Advocacy

“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 […]

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Joint Statement: Safeguarding Education Is Essential for Peace in Yemen

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 […]

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Case Study from SAFE Project: Compounded Trauma in Yemeni Children

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 […]

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The 60th Session of the Human Rights Council UN Member States Must Reinvigorate Efforts to Protect Civilians and Uphold International Law in Yemen

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 […]

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Yemen’s First Memory Museum Opens in Taiz to Document Siege and Resilience

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 […]

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Marib Workshop Strengthens Awareness on Child Protection for Displaced Families

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,” […]

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Justice for the Disappeared: Over 20 Organizations Call for Truth and Accountability in Yemen

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 […]

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Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in Yemen: A Field Study Highlighting the Reality and Aspirations of Society

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 […]

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From Commitment to Implementation: Webinar Tracks Yemen’s UPR Child Rights Progress

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 […]

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Preachers from Eight Districts Declare Commitment to Transitional Justice and Peace in Yemen

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 […]

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Victims at the Center: Launch of the Transitional Justice Ambassadors Forum in Yemen

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’ […]

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Disinformation Story: The Razih Child — Name and Suffering Distorted by a Houthi Landmine

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 […]

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Disinformation Story: A Lion in Lamb’s Clothing — How the Houthis Manipulate Violations against Children in Taiz

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 […]

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Disinformation Story: Bayan Al-Humayqani — A Victim of Houthi Double Killing by Bullet and Disinformation

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 […]

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Disinformation Story: Awas — A Childhood Blown Up Twice

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 […]

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Disinformation Story: The Children of Al-Arsoum — Killed by Shrapnel and Lies in the Market of Disinformation

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 […]

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Case Study from the SPARK Project: Taiz Restorative Justice Pilots and Their Early Achievements

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 […]

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Disinformation Story: A Landmine Scatters the Bodies of Four Children in Al-Maraw’ah — Who Is Responsible?

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 […]

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Salwa… When She Resisted Brutality and Refused to Be Sold

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 […]

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Transitional Justice from the Victims’ Perspective

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: […]

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Justice on Different Terms: How Yemen’s Political Parties Envision Transitional Justice

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 […]

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Marching Toward Protection: A Campaign to Shield Childhood from the Shadows of War

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 […]

Case Study: Leveraging Documentation to Advance Accountability and Transitional Justice in Yemen

1. The Value of Documentation in Transitional Justice and to Push Forward Accountability Documentation of human rights violations and atrocities...

July 24, 2026

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Case Study: Prisoner Exchanges as an Entry Point to Transitional Justice in Yemen

1. The Need for Transitional Justice in Yemen Transitional justice aims to address and reform countries with long histories of...

July 13, 2026

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Lessons from Morocco: Exploring Pathways for Transitional Justice in Yemen

This report summarizes the key discussions and recommendations from the webinar, “Between Transition Management and Open Conflict: The Moroccan Experience...

July 9, 2026

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Case Study: Building Political Consensus on Transitional Justice in Yemen

1. Overview of the SPARK Program The SPARK program (Supporting Peace in Yemen through Accountability, Reconciliation, and Knowledge-Sharing) advances local...

July 2, 2026

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Joint Statement: Torture, Arbitrary Detention, and Enforced Disappearance Persist in Yemen Amid Continued Impunity

On 26 June 2026, the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition issued a joint statement marking the International Day in Support of Victims...

June 29, 2026

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Case Study: Peace Engineering in Yemen and the Quest for Sustainable Reconciliation

1. Overview of the SPARK Program Under the SPARK (Supporting Peace in Yemen through Accountability, Reconciliation, and Knowledge-Sharing) program,...

June 29, 2026

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Webinar | A Reading of Morocco’s Experience and the Prospects for Transitional Justice in Yemen.

In this webinar, experts from Yemen and Morocco discuss Morocco’s transitional justice experience and examine the opportunities, limitations, and lessons...

June 26, 2026

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Case Study: Building Understanding Between Religious Leaders and Women Activists in Yemen

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Statement: No Peace Without Justice and Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Yemen

On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition calls for urgent action...

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