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Abductees’ Mothers Association Submits Official Letter to the European Union Demanding Action on the Detainees’ File

As part of the “Save the Abductees” campaign, the Chairwoman of the Abductees’ Mothers Association, Amat Al-Salam Al-Hajj, handed over an official letter to the new EU Ambassador, Patrick Simonnet. The letter urged him to take action in advancing the detainees’ file, stressing that it is a purely humanitarian issue that cannot be delayed or …

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A pioneering initiative implemented by the Abductees’ Mothers Association in Taiz to establish a women’s verification room, protecting their rights and safety

In an effort to preserve women’s privacy and protect their rights during travel and mobility, the Abductees’ Mothers Association, in coordination with the Office of Siege Affairs in Taiz Governorate, launched an initiative to equip a women’s verification room at the eastern checkpoint of the city, in Sala District, with technical and electronic equipment. This …

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Abductees’ Mothers Association Funds Five Local Initiatives to Reduce Violations Against Women in Taiz

As a continuation of the dialogue sessions held last June in five districts of Taiz, and within the activities of the project “Protecting Civil and Women’s Spaces and Promoting Women’s Role in the Peace Process” supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through the United Nations Peace Support Facility (PSF), the Abductees’ Mothers Association …

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Yemeni, Regional, and International Civil Society Organizations Submit Letter to the Human Rights Council

The Abductees’ Mothers Association, along with other Yemeni, regional, and international civil society organizations, has submitted a letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council ahead of its 60th session. The letter urges the Council to call on governments to take decisive action to protect victims of human rights violations and reinforce adherence to international …

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“Memory Museum” in Taiz: A Living Record of Suffering and a Message of Peace

In the heart of Taiz, the “Memory Museum” was inaugurated in a widely attended official and public event. The opening ceremony, led by Deputy Governor Mohammed Al-Sanwi, preserves the memory of eight years under siege, turning suffering into a living testimony of violations and the resilience of the city’s people. The exhibition was part of …

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Under the Slogan “Building Bridges of Understanding for Recovery,” Rights Symposium Highlights the Success of a Restorative Justice Initiative in As-Shamayatayn District

In an inspiring step toward healing the wounds of society, the Abductees’ Mothers Association, in partnership with SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties and with funding from the DT Institute, organized a symposium titled “Restorative Justice: Building Bridges of Understanding for Recovery.” The event, held under the “SPARK” project to support peace in Yemen, highlighted …

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Abductees’ Mothers Association Joins Stakeholders in the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

The Abductees’ Mothers Association participated in an event organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, in partnership with the Ministry of Legal Affairs and the Ministry of Human Rights, to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances in Aden Governorate. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister …

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Map of Violations Documented by the Abductees’ Mothers Association Against Women Activists in Taiz

The Abductees’ Mothers Association has documented violations committed against Yemeni women activists both online and on the ground, as well as their impact on women’s civic and political participation in the peacebuilding process during the period from 2020 to mid-2025. The documentation also highlights ways to strengthen mechanisms for protecting peace activism, . This map …

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“Appeals for the Forcibly Disappeared” – Online Symposium by the Abductees’ Mothers Association

On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance, the Abductees’ Mothers Association, within its “Save the Abductees” campaign, held an online symposium titled “The Right to Appear… Appeals for the Forcibly Disappeared.” More than 40 participants joined, including survivors, families of abductees, human rights defenders, and journalists. Executive Director Mahfoutha Ahmed opened the …

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Joint Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance, the Abductees’ Mothers Association, together with the Justice for Yemen Pact Coalition and around 20 human rights organizations, raised their voices in solidarity with the thousands of victims of enforced disappearance and their families, who live with the pain of loss and the uncertainty of …

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