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Mothers of the Abductees: The return of our loved ones is a fundamental right that ends years of violence

In front of the Attorney General’s Office in Aden, the Mothers of the Abductees held a protest against the violence they continue to endure through the abduction and enforced disappearance of their loved ones for more than ten years, an ordeal that has shattered their families and torn apart the fabric of their lives. Coinciding …

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

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 …

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Protest by the Abductees’ Mothers Association Against Death Sentences Issued for 17 Abductees in Sana’a

With the strongest expressions of condemnation and deep concern, the Abductees’ Mothers Association held a protest this morning in front of the Taiz Governorate building, denouncing the unlawful and illegitimate death sentences issued against more than 17 of its abducted sons in Sana’a by the so-called Specialized Criminal Court, which operates under the control of …

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Statement from the Abductees’ Mothers Association Condemning Death Sentences and Prison Terms Issued Against More Than 17 Abductees Following Torture-Extracted Confessions

The Abductees’ Mothers Association is deeply alarmed by the escalating and dangerous violations committed by the Houthi group against civilians. Most recently, on Saturday, the group’s so-called Specialized Criminal Court in Sana’a, operating under its control, issued death sentences against seventeen citizens and handed prison terms to others, following trials that lacked any legal or …

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Abductees’ Mothers Association participates in the International Conference for Families of the Missing

The Abductees’ Mothers Association took part in the International Conference for Families of the Missing organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) office in Ma’rib Governorate. The three-day event was attended by the head of the ICRC office, Mr. Skimos, along with several families of the missing. The Association was represented by …

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Statement condemning the abduction of academic Dr. Hamoud Al-Oudi and his colleagues by the Houthi group in Sana’a

The Abductees’ Mothers Association strongly condemns the Houthi group’s abduction of Dr. Hamoud Al-Oudi, an academic, thinker, and national figure, along with his two colleagues, Anwar Khaled Shaab and Abdulrahman al-Ulufi. The abduction was carried out by the group’s so-called security and intelligence apparatus in the capital, Sana’a, after the three men had voluntarily complied …

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International meeting with the Abductees’ Mothers Association to discuss and advocate for the cases of abductees and women

The Abductees’ Mothers Association received a high-level international delegation at its main office in Taiz. The delegation included Mr. Klaus Christensen, Strategic Planning Officer at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); Mr. Sabine Friedrich, UNDP Partnership Specialist; Mr. Ayman Makki, Communications Officer at the Office of the UN Special Envoy; Mr. Wael Abdulshafi, Attaché at …

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Discussion session on transitional justice mechanisms and reconciliation opportunities in Yemen

The Transitional Justice Ambassadors Forum held a virtual discussion session focused on national reconciliation opportunities and mechanisms for implementing transitional justice in Yemen. The event brought together human rights advocates, activists, and legal experts as part of the Abductees’ Mothers Association’s ongoing efforts to raise public awareness about transitional justice and to protect victims’ rights. …

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Al-Sarari initiative opens spaces for hope: A psychosocial support session uncovers the wounds of war

In a step reflecting the deep need to heal the psychological wounds left by years of conflict, the Abductees’ Mothers Association, in partnership with SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties and with funding from the DT Institute, organized a group psychosocial support session in the Al-Sarari area as part of the ongoing “Al-Sarari Initiative” to …

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Seminar explores prospects for transitional justice in Yemen and lessons from Chile’s experience

The Ambassadors of Justice Forum—a joint initiative of the SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties and the Abductees’ Mothers Association—held its first webinar on transitional justice under the SPARK Project supported by the DT Institute. The session aimed to explore pathways for establishing a fair justice process in Yemen and to highlight Chile’s experience as …

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