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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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Rasd Coalition Advocates for Yemen’s IDP Children in Taiz

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30 December, 2024
Yemeni Coalition for Monitoring Human Rights Violations (Rasd Coalition), a partner in the SAFE proj...
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Statement on the Human Rights Situation in Yemen

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10 December, 2024
On Human Rights Day, this statement from over twenty NGOs including Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition hig...
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Powering Muhamasheen Children in Aden: A Leap Towards Change

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9 December, 2024
SAFE project partner, INSAF Center for Rights and Development, is committed to harnessing the power ...
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Israeli Airstrikes on Al Hudaydah Port: An Open-Source Investigation

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9 December, 2024
On July 20, 2024, Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s Al Hudaydah port caused significant damage and...
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Justice4Yemen Coalition’s Statement: Disability Rights Demand Immediate Action

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2 December, 2024
Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition’s statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities...
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The Devastating Toll on Yemeni Women — A Statement on the Crisis of Gender-Based Violence

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25 November, 2024
Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition and civil society organizations’ statement reveals a crisis of vi...
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Statement on the World Children’s Day: Protecting Yemeni Children from the Impacts of War

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20 November, 2024
On World Children’s Day, the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition, in conjunction with Yemeni civil so...
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Rebuilding peace in Yemen: From Conflict to Cohesion with the SPARK project

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8 November, 2024
After a decade of conflict in Yemen, pursuing peace has become a crucial need for Yemeni society. To...
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Letter to the Special Rapporteur and Working Group on Fair Trials: Addressing Fair Trial Violations in Yemen

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7 November, 2024
This letter, submitted to the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights and the Working Gr...
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Protecting Yemeni Journalists: A Joint Statement and Action Plan from 45 Organizations

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2 November, 2024
Over forty organizations issued a joint statement on the International Day to End Impunity for Crime...
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Open Letter: Demanding Protection for Women and Children in the Ongoing Conflict in Taiz, Yemen

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16 October, 2024
A powerful open letter, signed by Justice4Yemen pact coalition and Yemeni organizations, demands imm...
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In a joint statement, 31 Yemeni organizations condemned the use of the judiciary to target human rights defenders.

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15 October, 2024
A joint statement from Justice4Yemen and Yemeni civil society organizations exposes a grave crisis: ...
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Marib Radio Talks Child Rights and War Violations in Yemen
🎙️ This radio episode, aired in Marib by YCMHRV with support from DT Institute under the SAFE project, highlights the...
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June 27, 2025
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Protecting Children in Conflict | YCMHRV Radio in Taiz
🎙️ In Taiz, YCMHRV aired a radio episode with support from DT Institute under the SAFE project, highlighting the six...
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June 27, 2025
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Statement by the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition: Ten Years of Torture in Yemen Highlight the Need for Justice and Accountability
On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition released a joint statement exposing ongoing,...
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June 26, 2025
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Justice4Yemen Coalition Statement: For Yemeni Women, We Demand Justice for Sexual Violence Crimes
On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition renews its commitment to unveiling...
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June 19, 2025
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Al-Bumiyah Market Massacre: Houthi Drone Attacks in Reality, and the Media Kills Twice  
Incident:  Injury of Child Iyad in Maqbana  Date:  December 1, 2024  Location:  Al-Bumiyah market in Al-Barasha subdistrict, Maqbana District, western...
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June 18, 2025
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Mohammed: From School Uniform to a Military Rifle A Victim of a Stolen Childhood
“I used to feel proud walking around the neighborhood in military uniform, but later I saw death with my own...
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May 27, 2025
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Militarizing Summer: Houthi Use of Summer Camps for Child Recruitment and Indoctrination in Yemen
Since the outbreak of the Yemeni conflict in 2014, the Houthi (Ansar Allah) forces have maintained a steady practice exploiting...
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May 20, 2025
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From War to Justice: The Reality of Yemeni Children
This video shows a broadcast on Aden TV, implemented by INSAF for Rights and Development, a partner under the SAFE...
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May 14, 2025
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From Division to Dialogue: Community Leaders Unite for Peace in Taiz
A community committee of 10 active social figures has been formed to lead reconciliation efforts aimed at restoring the social...
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May 13, 2025
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Joint Statement: Over 40 Organizations Condemn Press Freedom Violations in Yemen
On World Press Freedom Day, Justice4Yemen Pact and other rights groups call for urgent action to protect journalists in Yemen....
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May 3, 2025
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Statement by the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition: Ten Years of Torture in Yemen Highlight the Need for Justice and Accountability
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Statement by the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition: Ten Years of Torture in Yemen Highlight the Need for Justice and Accountability

On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition released a joint statement exposing ongoing, systematic torture across Yemen by all parties to the conflict. Despite a decade of war, survivors remain without justice, reparations, or recognition. The statement documents widespread abuses — including arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, and physical […]

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Al-Bumiyah Market Massacre: Houthi Drone Attacks in Reality, and the Media Kills Twice  
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Al-Bumiyah Market Massacre: Houthi Drone Attacks in Reality, and the Media Kills Twice  

Incident:  Injury of Child Iyad in Maqbana  Date:  December 1, 2024  Location:  Al-Bumiyah market in Al-Barasha subdistrict, Maqbana District, western Taiz Governorate  Type of Violation:  Drone Strike  Introduction   Activity in the popular Al-Bumiyah market in Al-Barashah area of ​​the Maqbanah district, west of Taiz Governorate, peaked an hour before noon. On Sunday, December 1, 2024, […]

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Mohammed: From School Uniform to a Military Rifle A Victim of a Stolen Childhood
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Mohammed: From School Uniform to a Military Rifle A Victim of a Stolen Childhood

“I used to feel proud walking around the neighborhood in military uniform, but later I saw death with my own eyes, and I saw my childhood slipping away…” That’s how Mohammed (a pseudonym), a 15-year-old boy, recounts his journey from the school bench to military trenches, where his small dreams turned into a pain far […]

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Militarizing Summer: Houthi Use of Summer Camps for Child Recruitment and Indoctrination in Yemen
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Militarizing Summer: Houthi Use of Summer Camps for Child Recruitment and Indoctrination in Yemen

Since the outbreak of the Yemeni conflict in 2014, the Houthi (Ansar Allah) forces have maintained a steady practice exploiting the children of Yemen as child soldiers.1 In recent years, as the war has breached international waters and the devastation has earned Yemen the title of one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, the Houthi […]

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From Division to Dialogue: Community Leaders Unite for Peace in Taiz
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From Division to Dialogue: Community Leaders Unite for Peace in Taiz

A community committee of 10 active social figures has been formed to lead reconciliation efforts aimed at restoring the social fabric in Taiz. Their activities will also extend to Marib. The ten members come from four districts in Taiz: Al-Shamayateen, Maqbana, Al-Ma’afer, and Al-Mudhaffar. This activity comes as part of the SPARK project, supported by […]

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Joint Statement: Over 40 Organizations Condemn Press Freedom Violations in Yemen
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Joint Statement: Over 40 Organizations Condemn Press Freedom Violations in Yemen

On World Press Freedom Day, Justice4Yemen Pact and other rights groups call for urgent action to protect journalists in Yemen. 3 May 2025 – On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, over 40 Yemeni, regional, and international human rights organizations—including the Justice4Yemen Pact coalition—express grave concern over the ongoing and intensifying crackdown on press […]

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Houthi Disinformation Seeks to Evade Responsibility for an Explosion that Killed 34 Children at a School that was Turned into a Military Camp
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Houthi Disinformation Seeks to Evade Responsibility for an Explosion that Killed 34 Children at a School that was Turned into a Military Camp

Incident: Explosion in a classroom at Al-Qulais School injuring 34 children Date: August 25, 2024 Location: Al-Qulais School, Bani Matar District, Sana’a Governorate Type of Violation: Explosion caused by stored ordnance – use of school for military purposes Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kTEWADinJQMDKmyD8 Preface: The children of Al-Qulais village in the Bani Matar district of Sana’a Governorate […]

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Weaponizing the Truth: How Media Manipulation Fuels Child Repression in Yemen 
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Weaponizing the Truth: How Media Manipulation Fuels Child Repression in Yemen 

In Yemen, the conflict rages not only through airstrikes and armed clashes but through a more insidious form of warfare—one waged through screens, headlines, and digital platforms. The conflict parties have transformed the media into a weapon of war, using disinformation and propaganda to justify repression, crush dissent, and reframe human rights violations as acts […]

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Detention of the Child Amjad: How the Houthis Use Media Misinformation to Justify Their Systematic Repression 
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Detention of the Child Amjad: How the Houthis Use Media Misinformation to Justify Their Systematic Repression 

Violation:  Detention of the child Amjad Marai in the Old City of Ibb  Date:  September 19, 2024  Location:  Amjad was arbitrarily detained in the Ahwal Ramadan neighborhood in the Old City of Ibb, Ibb Governorate, which is controlled by the Houthi group. A wide-scale detention campaign took place in September 2024, coinciding with popular calls […]

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Ahmed Maher Freed After Two Years: A Victory for Press Freedom in Yemen 
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Ahmed Maher Freed After Two Years: A Victory for Press Freedom in Yemen 

For two harrowing years, Yemeni Journalist Ahmed Maher languished behind bars—beaten, tortured, and unjustly accused. But after relentless advocacy from the Justice 4 Yemen Pact (J4YP), local journalists’ rights organizations, and international stakeholders, Maher walked free on January 18, 2025. His acquittal on December 25, 2024 marks a rare victory for journalists in Yemen, where […]

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Saber… A Childhood Lost in the Depths of Detention”
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Saber… A Childhood Lost in the Depths of Detention”

This story, produced by INSAF for Rights and Development as part of their advocacy efforts under the SAFE Project, highlights the plight of Saber, a 14-year-old boy from Yemen’s marginalized and displaced communities. Saber was unjustly detained in a military prison in Lahj Governorate after being accused of stealing a small piece of scrap metal. […]

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No Peace Without Justice: The Struggle for Transitional Justice in Yemen
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No Peace Without Justice: The Struggle for Transitional Justice in Yemen

A decade into Yemen’s war, human rights organizations continue to document widespread violations, despite facing arrests, torture, and severe restrictions. The Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition asserts that lasting peace cannot be achieved without transitional justice, as accountability for past crimes is essential for reconciliation and stability. Human rights defenders operate in an increasingly hostile environment, particularly […]

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Yemeni Women: Leading the Path to Peace
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Yemeni Women: Leading the Path to Peace

Despite Yemen’s ongoing conflict, courageous women have emerged as key drivers of peace, justice, and social change. Amat Al-Salam Al-Hajj and Dr. Abha Ba’awidhan, prominent members of the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition, lead efforts in human rights advocacy and conflict resolution. Amat, through the Abductees’ Mothers Association, fights for detainees and victims of enforced disappearance, while […]

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Accountability in Action: U.S. Sanctions Key Figure in Yemen’s Forced Recruitment Networks
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Accountability in Action: U.S. Sanctions Key Figure in Yemen’s Forced Recruitment Networks

The recent U.S. sanctions against Abdulwali Al-Jabari—a key figure in the coercive recruitment of Yemeni youth into the Russian-Ukrainian war—underscore the critical role of human rights documentation in exposing and combating exploitation. Earlier this year, SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties, a member of the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition, released an investigative report titled “Death Trade: […]

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Joint Statement on the International Day of Education

On this International Day of Education, we the undersigned organizations and advocates, highlight the devastating impact of Yemen’s ongoing conflict on the education sector. Millions of children are deprived of their right to learn due to the destruction of schools, prolonged disruptions, and unsafe conditions. Teachers face delayed salaries and resource shortages, further undermining the […]

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Human Rights Violations in Aden: A Bleak Reality for Activists and Journalists
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Human Rights Violations in Aden: A Bleak Reality for Activists and Journalists

A recent report by the Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition, published by Daraj media, sheds light on the deteriorating human rights situation in Aden, Yemen. Activists, journalists, and civil society organizations face systematic violations under the Southern Transitional Council (STC), which acts as the de facto authority in the city. These abuses include arbitrary detentions, torture, and […]

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DT Institute and Justice4Yemen Pact Coalition Advocate for Accountability in Yemen
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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 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 […]

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

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

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

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