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

Association Statements / July 11, 2026

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

Association Statements / July 9, 2026

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

Our News, أنشطتنا الإعلامية / July 7, 2026

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

Uncategorized / July 5, 2026

  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

Our News / July 2, 2026

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

Uncategorized / July 2, 2026

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

Our News / June 28, 2026

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

Our News / June 26, 2026

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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The Abductees’ Mothers Association Participates in the United Nations Security and Peace Conference

Our News / June 24, 2026

The Abductees’ Mothers Association participated, via Zoom, in the United Nations Annual Security and Peace Conference, where it presented its work in advocating for abductees and its ongoing efforts and negotiations aimed at securing their release. Drawing on its experience accompanying thousands of families who endure the daily pain of detention and enforced disappearance, the …

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Ma’rib: Completion of the handover of the Rural Women’s Development building from displaced persons to government authorities

Our News / June 23, 2026

Yesterday, Monday, the governorate of Ma’rib witnessed the official handover process of the Rural Women’s Development building and its affiliated guardroom in the Al-Manin area, following their evacuation by internally displaced persons (IDPs) who had been residing there. The buildings were subsequently handed over to the relevant government authorities. This step comes within the framework …

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