Association Statements

The Abductees’ Mothers Association condemns the continued abduction of five Baha’i individuals in Yemen by the Houthi group. These individuals, along with 12 others including five women, were abducted on May 25, 2023. While local, regional, and international efforts have secured the release of 12 abductees, their freedom remains restricted under surveillance. Meanwhile, the five …

A Statement by the Abductees’ Mothers Association Condemning the Continued Houthi Abduction of Five Baha’i Individuals Read More »

With deep sorrow, the Abductees’ Mothers Association mourns the loss of Najeeb Hassan Ali Fare’a Al-Onaini, who was abducted by the Houthi group on February 22, 2017, from his home in Al-Dabah, Al-Ta’iziyah District, Taiz Governorate. Najeeb was forcibly disappeared from the day of his abduction until May 18, 2024, when the International Red Cross …

Statement by the Abductees’ Mothers Association Condemning the Fate of the Forcibly Disappeared Najeeb Al-Onaini and His Death in Mysterious Circumstances Read More »

For years on end, the abductees languish in prisons, enduring greater hardships. Their plight has stagnated, reduced to a mere political bargaining chip, disregarding the fundamental truth that the issue of our abducted loved ones is purely a humanitarian one. They are civilians who were abducted from their homes and places of work. We, in …

A statement Issued by the Abductees’ Mothers Association, Condemning the Ongoing Suffering of the Abductees and Their Detention perpetuation. Read More »

Today, Yemen is at a crossroads. The country witnessed slight improvements in humanitarian conditions following the UN-brokered truce and its de facto continuation. With these gains, partners have moved towards resilience-building programming, promoting sustainable solutions by addressing the drivers of needs. However, we cannot ignore the significant humanitarian needs that remain and that cannot be …

A Joint statement by 185 organizations, including the Abductees’ Mothers Association, regarding the donors’ commitments towards the humanitarian response Read More »

The Abductees’ Mothers Association received reports of the deaths of three detainees during the holy month of Ramadan. The Association extends condolences to the families of the victims and condemns these crimes committed by the Houthi group and the Joint Forces of the Western Coast under the leadership of Tareq Saleh. The deceased individuals include: …

A Statement of Condemnation by the Abductees’ Mothers Association Denouncing the Deaths of Three Detainees under Mysterious Circumstances in the Prisons of the Houthis and Tareq Saleh. Read More »

The Abductees’ Mothers Association and the Justice for Yemen Pact issued a joint statement calling on the international community to swiftly address the unique challenges facing women human rights defenders in Yemen, including threats and violence. On International Women’s Day, we honor Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) globally for their unwavering dedication to justice and …

A joint statement of the women human right5 defenders on the occasion of the International Women’s Day Read More »

The years pass and the holy month of Ramadan comes with its eighth season, and 60 of our sons are still forcibly disappeared by the security forces in Aden governorate, their freedom has been taken away, and their families and children have been deprived of the joy of the holy month and their gathering at …

Statement of Abductees Mothers Association in Aden on the Occasion of the Coming of the Holy Month of Ramadan Demanding to Reveal 60 Enforcedly Disappeared Sons. Read More »

Abductees’ Mothers Association condemns the continued abduction of Abu Zaid Abdulqawi Al-Kumaim, the head of the Yemeni Teachers’ Union, by the Houthi group since October 8th, 2023, after he demanded the payment of teachers’ salaries. This is despite his critical health condition due to diabetes, which requires his immediate release. We, at Abductees’ Mothers Association, …

Abductees Mothers Association: Release Al-Kumaim Immediately Due to Dire Health Read More »

February 15, 2024 The Abductees’ Mothers Association proudly presented a Joint UPR Statement as an active member of the Justice4Yemen Coalition, supported by the DT Institute, during this week’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) cycle in Geneva. At the Human Rights Council meeting, our coalition addressed critical issues related to human rights violations in Yemen, encompassing …

Advocating for Accountability in Yemen: Justice4Yemen Coalition at UPR Read More »