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Abductees Mothers Association: Release Al-Kumaim Immediately Due to Dire Health

Abductees’ Mothers Association condemns the continued abduction of Abu Zaid Abdulqawi Al-Kumaim, the head of the Yemeni Teachers’ Union, by the Houthi group since October 8th, 2023, after he demanded the payment of teachers’ salaries. This is despite his critical health condition due to diabetes, which requires his immediate release. We, at Abductees’ Mothers Association, …

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Advocating for Accountability in Yemen: Justice4Yemen Coalition at UPR

February 15, 2024 The Abductees’ Mothers Association proudly presented a Joint UPR Statement as an active member of the Justice4Yemen Coalition, supported by the DT Institute, during this week’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) cycle in Geneva. At the Human Rights Council meeting, our coalition addressed critical issues related to human rights violations in Yemen, encompassing …

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Joint Statement Red Hand Day – International Day against the Use of Children as Soldiers

On the International Day against the Use of Children as Soldiers, the undersigned organizations express their deep concern about the continued recruitment and use of children in military operations in Yemen, especially by the Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, the internationally recognized Yemeni government, and the Southern Transitional Council. The Houthis have recruited thousands …

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Abductees Mothers Association Statement Condemning the Kidnapping of Dr. Mansour Al-Shabouti and His Death in Houthi Prisons Under Mysterious Circumstances.

Abductees’ Mothers Association deeply mourns the death of Dr. Mansour Al-Shabouti, a general surgery consultant at Al-Mutawakel Hospital, who was kidnapped by Houthi armed group on January 12th in Sana’a after besieging the area where he lived and then storming his home and taking him to an unknown destination. At Abductees’ Mothers Association, we condemn …

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A Human Rights Report Titled “Medical Neglect Quietly Kills in Yemeni Prisons”

A human rights report titled “Medical Neglect Quietly Kills in Yemeni Prisons” has been released by the Justice for Yemen Pact in collaboration with the Abductees Mothers Association. The report highlighted the documented personal freedom violations in 2022, as reported in their seventh annual report. It revealed “442” cases of arbitrary detention, “56” cases of …

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On the International Day of Education, Houthi Group Arbitrarily Deprives Detainees of the Right to Education

Coinciding with the International Day of Education, the Abductees’ Mothers Association issued a human rights report documenting cases of deprivation of education in detention facilities affiliated with the Houthi group for detainees arbitrarily throughout their detention, some lasting up to eight years. The Houthi group categorically refuses to allow any detainee to continue their education. …

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A Statement by the Abductees’ Mothers Association Condemning the Continued Abduction of Judge Abdul-Wahhab Qatran

The Abductees’ Mothers Association condemns the continued abduction of Judge Abdul-Wahhab Qatran by the Houthi group in Sana’a, assaulting him in his home, threatening his family with weapons, and then abducting him to an unknown destination, according to a statement by his son, Mohammed Qatran, in a video testimony he previously published describing the circumstances …

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A Statement by the Association of Abductees’ Mothers Condemning the Disruption of Negotiations for the Release of the Abductees in Jordan and Its Postponement

The Association of Abductees’ Mothers strongly condemns and expresses its outrage at the obstruction of international efforts aimed at releasing the forcibly abducted, hidden, and arbitrarily detained individuals, which was supposed to convene this week in Jordan following the disruption of the round scheduled for November last year. This irresponsible behavior undermines the fundamental values …

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The report “A Human Rights Defender in Hadhramaut Faces Threats and Discrimination”

The report paints a disturbing picture of the challenging conditions faced by female human rights defenders (HRDs), in Yemen, and emphasizes the urgent need for attention and intervention. Within Yemen’s conservative culture, female HRDs are exposed to heightened risks, leading many to cease their activities, close organizations, or seek refuge by leaving the country for …

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The Abductees’ Mothers Association holds a human rights workshop in Ma’rib Governorate

The Abductees’ Mothers Association in Ma’rib Governorate held a human rights workshop entitled “Involving Women in Decision-Making and Peacebuilding in Yemen” on December 16, 2023. During the human rights workshop, the Association presented four workshop themes, the first was entitled “International Resolutions, Local Legislation, and National Steps to Support and Assist in Involving Women,” presented …

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