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.
“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 awayā¦” Thatās 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 […]
Since the outbreak of the Yemeni conflict in 2014, the Houthi (Ansar Allah) forces have maintained a steady practice exploiting the children of Yemen as child soldiers.1 In recent years, as the war has breached international waters and the devastation has earned Yemen the title of one of the worldās worst humanitarian crises, the Houthi […]
A community committee of 10 active social figures has been formed to lead reconciliation efforts aimed at restoring the social fabric in Taiz. Their activities will also extend to Marib. The ten members come from four districts in Taiz: Al-Shamayateen, Maqbana, Al-Maāafer, and Al-Mudhaffar. This activity comes as part of the SPARK project, supported by […]
On World Press Freedom Day, Justice4Yemen Pact and other rights groups call for urgent action to protect journalists in Yemen. 3 May 2025 ā On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, over 40 Yemeni, regional, and international human rights organizationsāincluding the Justice4Yemen Pact coalitionāexpress 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 ā 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 warfareāone 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:Ā Detention of the child Amjad Marai in the Old City of Ibb Date:Ā September 19, 2024 Location:Ā 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 […]
For two harrowing years, Yemeni Journalist Ahmed Maher languished behind barsābeaten, tortured, and unjustly accused. But after relentless advocacy from the Justice 4 Yemen Pact (J4YP), local journalistsā 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 […]
This story, produced by INSAF for Rights and Development as part of their advocacy efforts under the SAFE Project, highlights the plight of Saber, a 14-year-old boy from Yemenās marginalized and displaced communities. Saber was unjustly detained in a military prison in Lahj Governorate after being accused of stealing a small piece of scrap metal. […]
A decade into Yemenās 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 […]
Despite Yemenās ongoing conflict, courageous women have emerged as key drivers of peace, justice, and social change. Amat Al-Salam Al-Hajj and Dr. Abha Baāawidhan, prominent members of the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition, lead efforts in human rights advocacy and conflict resolution. Amat, through the Abducteesā Mothers Association, fights for detainees and victims of enforced disappearance, while […]
The recent U.S. sanctions against Abdulwali Al-Jabariāa key figure in the coercive recruitment of Yemeni youth into the Russian-Ukrainian warāunderscore 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 āDeath Trade: […]
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 […]
INSAF for Rights and Development, in partnership with the SAFE project, highlights the story of Ahmed, a 17-year-old from Yemenās marginalized Muhamasheen community. Forced to leave school due to dire family circumstances, Ahmed joined a military brigade to support his family. Tragedy struck when he was severely injured in frontline shelling, leaving him with permanent […]
Justice4Yemen Coalition has condemned the execution of 11 Yemeni hostages by Al-Qaeda, including journalist Muhammad Qaid Al-Maqri, the husband of Dr. Abha Abdullah Owaydan, head of the Women’s Cultural and Social Development Foundation (AWSF) and a coalition member. This crime is a grave violation of human rights and a terrorist act. The coalition urges the […]
This story, produced by the Yemeni Coalition to Monitor Human Rights Violations (YCMHRV) a partner of SAFE project, sheds light on the tragic fate of Ghamdan Yahya Al-Ahwas, a 14-year-old Yemeni boy from Hajjah Governorate. Ghamdanās childhood was stolen by poverty and war. Forced to drop out of school due to economic hardships and the […]
The Justice 4 Yemen Pact represents a coalition of human rights organizations and civil society actors that are united for the promotion and protection of human rights in Yemen.
