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.
After more than a decade of devastating war in Yemen, justice has become, not just a legal obligation, but a humanitarian imperative for hundreds of thousands of victims who have lost loved ones, suffered from enforced disappearances, lived under bombardment, experienced bitter displacement, been ravaged by hunger, and denied basic rights. These people are not […]
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 […]
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, […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
