The Abductees’ Mothers Association has documented violations committed against Yemeni women activists both online and on the ground, as well as their impact on women’s civic and political participation in the peacebuilding process during the period from 2020 to mid-2025. The documentation also highlights ways to strengthen mechanisms for protecting peace activism, . This map …
On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance, the Abductees’ Mothers Association, within its “Save the Abductees” campaign, held an online symposium titled “The Right to Appear… Appeals for the Forcibly Disappeared.” More than 40 participants joined, including survivors, families of abductees, human rights defenders, and journalists. Executive Director Mahfoutha Ahmed opened the …
On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance, the Abductees’ Mothers Association, together with the Justice for Yemen Pact Coalition and around 20 human rights organizations, raised their voices in solidarity with the thousands of victims of enforced disappearance and their families, who live with the pain of loss and the uncertainty of …
In a deep and responsible dialogue, the city of Taiz hosted a focused discussion session that brought together experts, political analysts, academics, and rights advocates to examine “The History of Conflicts, Political Settlements, and Foreign Interventions in Yemen.” The session was held as part of ongoing efforts to build a shared vision for the potential …
We, the Abductees’ Mothers Association, express our deep concern and strong condemnation of the wide and systematic campaign of arbitrary arrests launched by the Houthi group in recent days. These arrests targeted leaders and members of several Yemeni political parties in governorates under their control. We condemn the abduction of more than 100 members of …
In a landmark step toward advancing justice and reconciliation in Yemen, the Abductees’ Mothers Association and SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties, with the support of the DT Institute, announced the launch of the “Forum of Transitional Justice Ambassadors.”The announcement came during a widely attended virtual seminar that brought together leading human rights experts, activists, …
As part of its wide-reaching campaign “Save the Abductees,” the abductees’ mothers association, together with the joint legal team, visited several judicial and security bodies in Ma’rib to advocate for the rights and release of abductees. The multi-day visit aims to monitor prison conditions, assess how male and female detainees are treated, and discuss ways …
The Abductees’ Mothers Association has launched its first advocacy event as part of the “Save the Abductees” campaign, calling on both local and international authorities to take urgent action on the case of the abductees and secure their release. The campaign began with a protest held this morning in front of the Taiz Governorate building. …
Amidst the ongoing suffering in Yemen, the file of abductees and the forcibly disappeared remains one of the most painful and neglected humanitarian issues, despite the immense suffering of the abductees and their families for years. Abductees’ Mothers Association is following with grave concern the continued detention of hundreds of citizens in harsh conditions that …
Bani Shaybah – As-Shamayatayn | July 2025 In a moment marked by both tears and relief, a five-year-old murder case that captured public attention in As-Shamayatayn District, Taiz, has officially come to a close. The final step came during a community dialogue session held as part of the Restorative Justice Initiative. The victim’s family, belonging …
