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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
