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.
A recent story by the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition, published by Daraj media, exposes the pervasive and largely hidden crisis of child sexual abuse in Yemen. The conflict and deeply ingrained cultural norms create an environment of impunity for perpetrators, while victims face significant barriers to justice, including societal pressure to remain silent. The story highlights […]
On World Children’s Day, the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition, in conjunction with Yemeni civil society, released a statement exposing the dire situation of Yemeni children enduring a decade of war. The statement documents thousands of child casualties and numerous grave violations disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations. It calls for immediate action, including establishing international accountability mechanisms; implementing […]
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Supporting Awareness, Facilitating Enforcement of Children’s Rights in the Yemeni Conflict, Part II (SAFE II) Program. Building on the success of the first phase, this initiative aims to further protect Yemeni children from grave human rights violations (HRVs) during the ongoing armed conflict by enhancing their […]
After a decade of conflict in Yemen, pursuing peace has become a crucial need for Yemeni society. To advance the peace-building process, we are excited to launch our project, “Supporting Peace in Yemen through Accountability, Reconciliation, and Knowledge-Sharing” (SPARK). We are proud to implement this project in partnership with SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties […]
This letter, submitted to the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights and the Working Group on Fair Trials by SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties, a member of the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition, and other Yemeni civil society organizations, urgently highlights the dire human rights situation faced by hundreds of detainees held by the […]
Over forty organizations issued a joint statement on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, demanding justice and freedom of speech for Yemeni journalists. The statement details numerous violations against journalists, perpetrated by various actors in the conflict, and highlights the widespread impunity enjoyed by perpetrators. It calls for accountability and international […]
A powerful open letter, signed by Justice4Yemen pact coalition and Yemeni organizations, demands immediate action to address the catastrophic humanitarian crisis engulfing women and children in Taiz Governorate, Yemen. Despite a fragile truce and ongoing peace negotiations, the letter exposes the continued and escalating violence against civilians, disproportionately impacting the most vulnerable populations. A damning […]
A joint statement from Justice4Yemen and Yemeni civil society organizations exposes a grave crisis: the systematic repression of human rights defenders and journalists in Yemen. Authorities in both Aden and Sana’a are exploiting the judiciary to silence dissent, using fabricated charges, unfair trials, and targeted attacks against individuals such as Yasser Al-Maliki to suppress human […]
The statement issued by ISHR, the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition, and DT Institute addresses the alarming trend of intensified crackdowns on civil society in Yemen, where activists face arbitrary detention and enforced disappearances. A significant concern is the lack of accountability for human rights violations, especially those perpetrated by coalition members. The statement also raises awareness […]
On this International Day of Peace, the Justice4Yemen Pact coalition and 10 Yemeni NGOs call for an urgent end to the devastating conflict that has ravaged Yemen for nearly a decade. The war has claimed over 250,000 lives, displaced 4.5 million people, and left the country’s infrastructure in ruins. The humanitarian crisis is unparalleled, with […]
Produced by the Justice for Yemen Pact Coalition and published by Daraj Media An in-depth investigation reveals the Houthis’ strategic exploitation of the Gaza conflict to advance their child recruitment efforts in Yemen. Through poignant narratives and firsthand accounts, the investigation uncovers how the Houthis have manipulated the emotional impact of the Gaza war to […]
On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Justice for Yemen Pact, along with over 50 civil society organizations, calls for urgent international action to address the escalating crisis of enforced disappearances in Yemen. The joint statement underscores the dire situation where all conflict parties have used enforced disappearances as a tool […]
A broad coalition of Yemeni civil society organizations (CSOs) including J4YP coalition has issued an urgent statement calling for immediate international intervention to address the escalating human rights violations perpetrated by the Houthi group. The statement highlights the alarming deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Yemen, with particular emphasis on the targeted abuses against women […]
The issue of arbitrary arrest and enforced disappearance has taken center stage in Aden with the recent case of Lieutenant Colonel Ali Ashal Al-Jaadani, who was kidnapped by forces affiliated with the Security Belt, leading to widespread demonstrations demanding information on his whereabouts. Recent cases of enforced disappearance demonstrate that the authorities responsible for these […]
A Justice4Yemen pact coalition of human rights organizations has issued a joint statement urging the Yemeni government to abolish laws allowing political executions. The statement highlights the misuse of the judiciary by the Ansar Allah movement (Houthis) to settle political scores and execute opponents. A study by SAM revealed the judiciary’s lack of independence and […]
June 26, 2024 On this International Day Against Torture, this statement condemns all forms of torture and inhumane treatment in Yemen. Civilians continue to suffer at the hands of all warring parties due to a culture of impunity, with targeted groups including politicians, journalists, feminists, influencers, and human rights activists. Despite prisoner exchanges in 2023, […]
On June 19, the Justice4Yemen Pact highlights the urgent issue of increasing systematic sexual violence against women in Yemen. The statement details two main forms of violence: direct assaults by warring parties and the breakdown of societal structures exacerbating gender inequalities. Warring parties use sexual violence to terrorize and control, while societal collapse makes women […]
The Justice4Yemen Coalition, a collective of dedicated organizations committed to humanitarian causes, celebrates recent positive developments regarding the reopening of vital roads in Yemen. In this joint statement, coalition members commend the efforts undertaken by local committee of the mediation initiative and local authorities to facilitate the connection between Marib, Al-Bayda, and Sana’a. Statement emphasizes […]
The Specialized Criminal Court in Aden, the temporary capital of the internationally recognized government, issued a sentence on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, sentencing journalist “Ahmed Maher” to four years in prison on charges of spreading false information and forging documents. This comes after two years of arbitrary detention since his arrest on August 6, 2022, […]
As the trial date approaches for the sentencing of journalist Ahmed Maher, who has been arbitrarily detained by the authorities in Aden since August 2022 for his journalistic activities, urgent attention is needed. Maher’s lawyer, Sami Yassin Qaed Marsh, has recently issued a public statement highlighting the serious legal violations involved in Maher’s case. 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.
