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”), promote transitional justice throughout Yemen. In doing so, SPARK sets the stage for peacebuilding processes that prioritize locals […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
4 April 2026 | Justice for Yemen Pact Coalition On the International Day for Mine Awareness, the Justice for Yemen Pact Coalition warns that landmines and explosive remnants of war continue to claim lives and block recovery. Civilians, especially women and children, are repeatedly harmed while carrying out daily activities—showing that these are not accidents, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
