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To the Leadership of the Presidential Leadership Council,Represented by His Excellency Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi Greetings, We address you on behalf of the Abductees’ Mothers Association and the families of the forcibly disappeared in the southern governorates, in light of your declared responsibility to support stability in the country, protect civilians, and uphold the principles of …

Urgent Humanitarian Appeal to Reveal the Fate of the Forcibly Disappeared and Close Secret Prisons in the Southern Governorates Read More »

The Abductees’ Mothers Association welcomes the agreement reached in Muscat under United Nations auspices, which provides for the release of approximately 2,900 abductees, including the political figure Mr. Mohammed Qahtan. While we value this important humanitarian development, we extend our highest appreciation and respect to all efforts exerted within the Yemeni negotiation process. This agreement …

Abductees’ Mothers Association Welcomes the Agreement on the Release of Abductees Read More »

The Abductees Mothers Association calls on all parties participating in the upcoming round of UN-sponsored consultations in Muscat, scheduled for today, to fully assume their humanitarian responsibilities now that representatives of all sides are present. The Association urges the delegations to move forward in this round with a spirit that rises above the political disputes …

Urgent Appeal to the Parties Negotiating the Detainees File in Muscat Read More »

On International Human Rights Day, a full decade of war in Yemen has devastated the country’s human rights and social fabric, deepening the suffering of millions of Yemenis who continue to wait for the day they can reclaim their full rights, freedoms, dignity, and the values of justice and accountability. The Abductees Mothers Association has …

Joint Statement on the Occasion of International Human Rights Day Read More »

Coinciding with the international “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign, the Abductees’ Mothers Association expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation of the grave violations endured by women in Yemen, including their own abduction as well as the abduction of their husbands, sons, and fathers. These violations cause ongoing suffering for women and …

Statement Issued by the Abductees’ Mothers AssociationOn the Occasion of the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” Campaign Read More »