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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.

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DT Institute and Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition Advocate for Accountability in Yemen
DT Institute, in partnership with the Justice4Yemen Pact coalition, recently convened a series of high-level stakeholder meetings in Geneva to...
January 21, 2025
Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition Leads Advocacy Mission to Geneva to Address Yemen's Human Rights Crisis
Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to advocating for human rights in Yemen amid the region’s critical challenges, the coalition conducted an...
January 15, 2025
INSAF Leading Dialogue with a Focus on Marginalized Children's Rights to Strengthen Local Stakeholder Coordination in Aden
On December 29, 2024, the INSAF Center for Rights and Development, a partner of the SAFE project, hosted a strategic...
January 9, 2025
Ahmed’s Journey: Resilience Amid Hardship in Yemen’s Muhamasheen Community
INSAF for Rights and Development, in partnership with the SAFE project, highlights the story of Ahmed, a 17-year-old from Yemen’s...
January 7, 2025
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Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition Calls for Action Against Al-Qaeda's Atrocities in Yemen
Justice4Yemen Coalition has condemned the execution of 11 Yemeni hostages by Al-Qaeda, including journalist Muhammad Qaid Al-Maqri, the husband of...
January 1, 2025
How Poverty and War Stole Ghamdan's Childhood
This story, produced by the Yemeni Coalition to Monitor Human Rights Violations (YCMHRV) a partner of SAFE project, sheds light...
December 31, 2024
Rasd Coalition Advocates for Yemen’s IDP Children in Taiz
Yemeni Coalition for Monitoring Human Rights Violations (Rasd Coalition), a partner in the SAFE project, hosted a transformative seminar at...
December 30, 2024
Story of a Yemeni Journalist: Enduring Danger in Homeland and Exile
In this powerful video, the harrowing journey of a journalist is explored as he faces significant challenges after being arrested...
December 19, 2024
Igniting Change: The Launch of the SPARK Project for Transitional Justice in Yemen
The SPARK project has officially launched its first activity, spearheaded by the J4YP coalition partners, SAM for Right & Liberates...
December 19, 2024
Child Rights Violations in Yemen: A Summary of Documentation Since 2022
This short video summarizes the documentation of child rights violations in Yemeni governorates since 2022. It highlights the various types...
December 18, 2024
DT Institute and Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition Advocate for Accountability in Yemen

DT Institute and Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition Advocate for Accountability in Yemen

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 […]

Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition Leads Advocacy Mission to Geneva to Address Yemen’s Human Rights Crisis

Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition Leads Advocacy Mission to Geneva to Address Yemen’s Human Rights Crisis

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 […]

INSAF Leading Dialogue with a Focus on Marginalized Children’s Rights to Strengthen Local Stakeholder Coordination in Aden

INSAF Leading Dialogue with a Focus on Marginalized Children’s Rights to Strengthen Local Stakeholder Coordination in Aden

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 […]

Ahmed’s Journey: Resilience Amid Hardship in Yemen’s Muhamasheen Community

Ahmed’s Journey: Resilience Amid Hardship in Yemen’s Muhamasheen Community

INSAF for Rights and Development, in partnership with the SAFE project, highlights the story of Ahmed, a 17-year-old from Yemen’s 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 Pact Coalition Calls for Action Against Al-Qaeda’s Atrocities in Yemen

Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition Calls for Action Against Al-Qaeda’s Atrocities in Yemen

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 […]

How Poverty and War Stole Ghamdan’s Childhood

How Poverty and War Stole Ghamdan’s Childhood

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. Ghamdan’s childhood was stolen by poverty and war. Forced to drop out of school due to economic hardships and the […]

Rasd Coalition Advocates for Yemen’s IDP Children in Taiz

Rasd Coalition Advocates for Yemen’s IDP Children in Taiz

Yemeni Coalition for Monitoring Human Rights Violations (Rasd Coalition), a partner in the SAFE project, hosted a transformative seminar at Al-Nasr IDPs Camp in Taiz Governorate, addressing the six grave violations against children during conflict. Targeting over 60 children and their caregivers, the event empowered displaced families with legal, psychological, and social awareness under the […]

Igniting Change: The Launch of the SPARK Project for Transitional Justice in Yemen

Igniting Change: The Launch of the SPARK Project for Transitional Justice in Yemen

The SPARK project has officially launched its first activity, spearheaded by the J4YP coalition partners, SAM for Right & Liberates and Abductees Mother Association. This initiative aims to assess the Yemeni perspective on transitional justice and to evaluate the capacity of civil society to implement transitional justice activities effectively. SPARK partners are currently engaged in […]

Yemeni Women’s Ordeal: Torture and Abuse at the Hands of the Zainabiya

Yemeni Women’s Ordeal: Torture and Abuse at the Hands of the Zainabiya

A harrowing story by the Justice4Yemen Pact, published by Daraj Media, unveils the systematic abuse of Yemeni women at the hands of the Houthi-linked Zainabiya brigade. This all-female unit, embedded within the Houthi intelligence network, employs brutal tactics—including beatings, electric shocks, sexual assault, and prolonged solitary confinement in appalling conditions—to silence dissent and control the […]

Statement on the Human Rights Situation in Yemen

Statement on the Human Rights Situation in Yemen

On Human Rights Day, this statement from over twenty NGOs including Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition highlights the catastrophic human rights crisis in Yemen. A decade of conflict has caused the appalling loss of over 377,000 lives, including thousands of children, and displaced over 4.56 million people. Despite reduced fighting, human rights abuses persist, including arbitrary detention, […]

Powering Muhamasheen Children in Aden: A Leap Towards Change

Powering Muhamasheen Children in Aden: A Leap Towards Change

SAFE project partner, INSAF Center for Rights and Development, is committed to harnessing the power of education to transform lives. On November 30th, the dedicated INSAF team successfully engaged 25 Muhamashen children and their caregivers in Al-Sheikh Othman, Aden, through inspiring and impactful educational sessions. This session was designed to creatively raise awareness about the […]

Israeli Airstrikes on Al Hudaydah Port: An Open-Source Investigation

Israeli Airstrikes on Al Hudaydah Port: An Open-Source Investigation

On July 20, 2024, Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s Al Hudaydah port caused significant damage and casualties. The Yemeni Archive’s investigation reveals that Israeli fighter jets (F-15, F-16, and F-35) struck at least 10 targets, including fuel storage facilities and a power plant, killing at least six and injuring over 83. The IDF claimed responsibility, citing […]

Transitional Justice in Action: A Call for Participation in Yemen

Transitional Justice in Action: A Call for Participation in Yemen

Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition is pleased to announce a specialized online training program on Transitional Justice, designed to promote national reconciliation and foster trust within Yemeni communities. This training welcomes participation from civil society organizations, activists, political parties, and diverse groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The program’s objectives include enhancing awareness and skills […]

Yemeni Women Journalists: A Fight for Justice Despite Systemic Threats

Yemeni Women Journalists: A Fight for Justice Despite Systemic Threats

A Daraj Media story by the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition exposes widespread violence and impunity against Yemeni female journalists. Numerous documented cases of assault, harassment, and cyberbullying reveal a systematic campaign to silence their voices. Despite some legal action, pervasive obstacles, including a weak judicial system and armed group influence, hinder accountability, demanding urgent local and […]

Justice4Yemen Coalition’s Statement: Disability Rights Demand Immediate Action

Justice4Yemen Coalition’s Statement: Disability Rights Demand Immediate Action

Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition’s statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities details the dire situation of Yemen’s 4.9 million citizens with disabilities, significantly worsened by conflict and displacement. The war has drastically increased the number of people with disabilities, largely due to explosive weapons, resulting in severely limited access to education, healthcare, and essential […]

The Devastating Toll on Yemeni Women — A Statement on the Crisis of Gender-Based Violence

The Devastating Toll on Yemeni Women — A Statement on the Crisis of Gender-Based Violence

Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition and civil society organizations’ statement reveals a crisis of violence against women in Yemen, exacerbated by a decade of conflict. The country is reported as the worst place in the world for women, with a staggering 63% experiencing violence since the war began. Horrific statistics highlight the scale of the problem: over […]

Justice4Yemen Pact story Reveals Widespread Child Sexual Abuse in Yemen

Justice4Yemen Pact story Reveals Widespread Child Sexual Abuse in Yemen

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 […]

Statement on the World Children’s Day: Protecting Yemeni Children from the Impacts of War

Statement on the World Children’s Day: Protecting Yemeni Children from the Impacts of War

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 […]

Launch of SAFE II Program: Protecting Yemeni Children’s Rights Amid Conflict

Launch of SAFE II Program: Protecting Yemeni Children’s Rights Amid Conflict

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 […]

Rebuilding peace in Yemen: From Conflict to Cohesion with the SPARK project

Rebuilding peace in Yemen: From Conflict to Cohesion with the SPARK project

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 […]