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Statement by the Abductees’ Mothers Association During a Vigil in Aden Calling for the Disclosure of the Fate of Their Forcibly Disappeared Sons

The Abductees’ Mothers Association continues to pursue the case of its forcibly disappeared sons in Aden Governorate and to highlight the ongoing suffering of their mothers, who still do not know the fate or whereabouts of their loved ones. This constitutes a grave violation of Yemeni law, international humanitarian law, and international human rights law, …

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Abductees’ Mothers Association Renews Call to Reveal Fate of Enforced Disappearance Victims in Aden

The Abductees’ Mothers Association renewed its call on Tuesday evening for authorities to disclose the fate of victims of enforced disappearance during a protest held outside the Aden Governorate building in Al-Mualla district. The demonstration brought together mothers, wives, and relatives of abductees and forcibly disappeared persons, some of whom have remained missing for more …

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Statement of Condemnation on the Postponement of the Prisoner and Detainee Exchange

The Abductees’ Mothers Association strongly condemns and denounces the Houthi group’s decision to postpone the prisoner and detainee exchange, the first phase of which was scheduled to take place on Saturday July 11, under the auspices of the United Nations and the supervision of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). This move reflects …

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Statement of Condemnation and Call for an Independent International Investigation into the Fate of Politician Mohammed Qahtan

The Abductees’ Mothers Association expresses its profound condemnation and deep concern over the information announced by the four-member committee tasked with verifying the fate of politician Mohammed Qahtan, indicating that he died while in detention by the Houthi group after more than eleven years of enforced disappearance and secrecy surrounding his fate, despite repeated appeals …

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Community Initiative Launches Digital Advocacy Campaign to Strengthen Civilian Protection for Women and Combat Online Violence

The Abductees’ Mothers Association, in partnership with a number of women leaders, religious leaders, representatives of government institutions, and civil society organizations, concluded a series of dialogue and advocacy activities aimed at addressing hate speech and online violence targeting women working in Yemen’s civic space. The initiative sought to foster a safer and more empowering …

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Abductees’ Mothers Association Discusses Advancing the Detainees’ File and Support for Survivors with the UN Envoy’s Political Adviser

  The Abductees’ Mothers Association met with Radwa Nour, Political Adviser and Detainees Focal Point at the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, at her office in Ma’rib Governorate to discuss the latest developments concerning the cases of abductees, detainees, and forcibly disappeared persons, as well as ways to promote practical steps …

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Webinar discusses prospects of transitional justice in Yemen and calls for updating draft law and involving victims in peacebuilding

The Transitional Justice Ambassadors Forum, in coordination with the Abductees’ Mothers Association and funded by DT Institute, organized a virtual webinar titled “Justice of Tomorrow: A Reading of the Transitional Justice Draft Law and the Prospects for Documentation and Reconciliation in Yemen.” The event discussed the future of transitional justice in Yemen and ways to …

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Chairperson of Abductees’ Mothers Association meets Legal Affairs Minister in Aden to discuss strengthening legal protection for abductees and forcibly disappeared persons

The chairperson of the Abductees’ Mothers Association, Ms. Amat Al-Salam Al-Hajj, met today with the Minister of Legal Affairs and Human Rights, Ms. Ishraq Al-Maqtari, in the interim capital, Aden, to discuss laws related to abductees, detainees, and forcibly disappeared persons, and ways to activate them in a manner that ensures the protection of victims …

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Online seminar calls for an end to torture, accountability for perpetrators, and reparations for victims

The Abductees’ Mothers Association held an online seminar last night titled “Torture in Yemen: Ongoing Suffering and a Responsibility That Does Not Expire”, as part of its advocacy campaign “No to Torture… Justice Is a Right for Victims”, launched to coincide with the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The seminar opened with …

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“No to Torture… Justice Is a Right for Victims”: Hearing Session Presents Firsthand Testimonies of Torture and Ill-Treatment

The Abductees’ Mothers Association held a hearing session ysterday in Taiz Governorate for a number of former detainees and survivors of arbitrary detention, marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The event was organized as part of the campaign “No to Torture… Justice Is a Right for Victims” and aimed to shed …

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