Association Statements

The Abductees’ Mothers Association stands today alongside the mothers of the forcibly disappeared in front of the Office of the Attorney General in Aden Governorate, expressing the suffering of dozens of families who continue to endure the pain of the enforced absence of their loved ones to this day. The Association calls for the urgent …

Statement by the Abductees’ Mothers Association Calling for the Swift Implementation of the Presidential Council Chair’s Decision to Reveal the Forcibly Disappeared and Close Secret Prisons Read More »

The Abductees’ Mothers Association is closely monitoring the political and security developments in the interim capital, Aden. In this context, the Association affirms that any steps toward political or security stability will remain incomplete unless the file of grave human rights violations, foremost among them enforced disappearances and secret prisons, is fully addressed. Accordingly, the …

Statement by the Abductees’ Mothers Association demanding disclosure of the fate of those forcibly disappeared in Aden and the closure of the secret prisons file. Read More »

The Abductees Mothers Association and the undersigned human rights organizations express their strong condemnation and deep denunciation of the death sentences issued by the Houthi group against a number of abductees from Al-Mahwit Governorate, after accusing them of so-called “collaboration.” These sentences were issued through trials that lack even the most basic standards of justice …

Statement by Human Rights Organizations on Death Sentences Issued Against Abductees from Al-Mahwit Governorate Read More »

The Abductees’ Mothers Association in the temporary capital, Aden, is closely following the ongoing political and security developments. In this context, the association affirms the following: The Abductees’ Mothers Association confirms that the issue of forcibly disappeared and arbitrarily detained persons remains a top priority, and that it will continue its peaceful and rights-based struggle …

Statement issued by the Abductees’ Mothers Association – Aden Read More »

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 »

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 …

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