In light of the ongoing procrastination of the issue of the forcibly disappeared in Aden, the suffering of mothers, in particular, and the families of the forcibly disappeared in general is increasing. For years, 61 civilians in Aden have been forcibly disappeared and there is no way to obtain any information to know their conditions. …
The undersigned organizations hereby express their solidarity with journalist Ahmed Maher, who is incarcerated at Bir Ahmed Prison under the custody of the Southern Transitional Council (STC). According to a credible and well-informed source, Maher initiated an open hunger strike last week demanding a prompt trial. Since his arrest in August 2022, the Specialized Criminal …
Joint Statement on Hunger Strike by Yemeni Journalist Ahmed Maher Read More »
In a joint statement on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Justice4Yemen Pact coalition calls on the international community to integrate them, protect their rights and dignity, and establish an independent accountability mechanism for Yemen to achieve justice and ensure accountability for those responsible for human rights violations. The statement …
a joint statement on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Read More »
Within the 16-day campaign to combat violence against women, the Justice for Yemen Pact expresses its adherence to the principle of combating violence against women and considers that the violence to which women and girls are subjected in Yemen constitutes a blatant violation of human rights and threatens their dignity, freedom and safety. It further …
November 25, 2023, coincides with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In light of the escalating intensity of violence, conflicts, and crises, there are numerous negative consequences. This, in turn, has led to a loss of security, resulting in a heightened incidence of human rights violations. These violations include violence against …
November 20th marks International Children’s Day. This day serves as a poignant reminder that we must take a resolute stand to defend, promote, and celebrate the rights of Yemeni children. We, the undersigned, call on the parties to the conflict in Yemen and the international community to work towards securing justice for Yemeni children and …
The suffering of our abducted sons in prisons has been going on for years, and the betrayal of their case continues with delays and promises that are slow to be implemented. With the extension of the detention period, their situation in prisons is getting worse. According to our documentation at Abductees’ Mothers Association, there are …
Yemen: Crimes against Journalists Go Unpunished Ending impunity for crimes against journalists is one of the most important issues to guarantee freedom of expression and access to information for all citizens. It is noticeable that the conflicting parties in Yemen differ in almost everything, but they agree on silencing the press and preventing journalists from …
Several organizations that have endorsed this statement have reported that journalist Ahmed Maher is still being arbitrarily detained in prisons of a faction affiliated with the Transitional Council in Aden since his arrest on August 6, 2022. There are new indications of his exposure to torture and denial of his right to a fair trial, …
Statement Regarding The Legal Breach in The Case of Ahmed Maher Read More »
The Association of Abductees’ Mothers, in collaboration with with 42 local and international organizations, participated in a joint statement condemning the ongoing blocking and censorship of the Internet in Yemen, and demanding immediate action to put an end to these disturbing violations of digital freedoms, right to access information, and the right to demonstrate and …
