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 collapse of Yemen’s education system, he became an easy target for recruitment by the Houthi militia.

The group exploited his vulnerability, using indoctrination and military training to prepare him for combat. Just months later, Ghamdan was sent to the frontlines, where he tragically lost his life. His family, left to mourn under oppressive conditions, was further silenced by threats and propaganda.

This case highlights the devastating impact of child recruitment in Yemen, where children are stripped of their rights and futures. It calls for urgent global action to protect Yemen’s children and put an end to the exploitation of the most vulnerable under the guise of political and military causes.

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