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.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
