The Abductees’ Mothers Association, a member of the Justice for Yemen Pact, conducted a focused group session on transitional justice in the capital, Sana’a. The session involved several women victims who have endured violations as a result of the ongoing war in the country.
This initiative is part of the association’s activities under the “Supporting Peace in Yemen through Accountability, Reconciliation, and Knowledge Sharing (SPARK)” project.
The session highlighted key violations experienced by women during the conflict, including the occupation of their homes and forced eviction at gunpoint, the bombing of some houses, forced displacement, and the unlawful abduction of their relatives. It also shed light on the physical and psychological harm these violations have caused.
Participants called for an immediate end to violations against women and the establishment of mechanisms to address their repercussions, including reparations, restoring dignity, and ensuring non-repetition. They emphasized the importance of transitional justice measures that promote national reconciliation while holding perpetrators accountable.
The session also underscored the lack of access to justice for victims and survivors, pointing out that many remain deprived of their rights, while violators continue to occupy leadership positions without accountability. This has perpetuated fears of further violations in the absence of protection and justice.
The session concluded with recommendations to ensure the inclusion of women, particularly war victims, in transitional justice programs and to legislate provisions guaranteeing their participation. It also stressed the need for expanded training programs to empower women as active contributors to nation-building and justice efforts.
