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 …
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 …
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: …
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 …
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 …
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 »
On the International Day against the Use of Children as Soldiers, the undersigned organizations express their deep concern about the continued recruitment and use of children in military operations in Yemen, especially by the Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, the internationally recognized Yemeni government, and the Southern Transitional Council. The Houthis have recruited thousands …
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Abductees’ Mothers Association deeply mourns the death of Dr. Mansour Al-Shabouti, a general surgery consultant at Al-Mutawakel Hospital, who was kidnapped by Houthi armed group on January 12th in Sana’a after besieging the area where he lived and then storming his home and taking him to an unknown destination. At Abductees’ Mothers Association, we condemn …
The Abductees’ Mothers Association condemns the continued abduction of Judge Abdul-Wahhab Qatran by the Houthi group in Sana’a, assaulting him in his home, threatening his family with weapons, and then abducting him to an unknown destination, according to a statement by his son, Mohammed Qatran, in a video testimony he previously published describing the circumstances …
