The Abductees’ Mothers Association, a member of the Justice for Yemen Pact, issued a joint statement with 24 human rights organizations on the occasion of International Human Rights Day. The statement highlighted the grave violations of human rights and dignity that Yemen and its people have endured for over a decade.
The conflict has claimed more than 377,000 lives, while outdated estimates place the number of child casualties—both killed and injured—at 11,500. Additionally, over 4.56 million people have been displaced, reflecting the immense suffering endured by civilians due to violations of their fundamental rights to life and stability.
The statement noted that despite a decline in hostilities within Yemen and the cessation of airstrikes by the Arab Coalition, the human rights situation remains dire, with ongoing violations. These include arbitrary detentions, abductions, severe restrictions on freedoms of expression and movement, and a general failure by all parties to honor their legal and ethical obligations regarding human rights.
The absence of justice, the statement emphasized, has been a critical factor in deepening Yemen’s crisis. The entrenched culture of impunity, which grows stronger with each year of conflict, has emboldened all parties to commit violations without consequence.
The statement called on all parties to the conflict to immediately halt all forms of human rights violations and to engage seriously and urgently in peace talks. It also held the Yemeni government responsible for protecting human rights and freedoms across the country.
Moreover, the statement urged the formation of a National Human Rights Commission with full authority to monitor the human rights situation, implement protective measures, and establish an international accountability mechanism to address all human rights violations and ensure justice.
To tead the Statement:
https://ama-ye.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/On-Human-Rights-Day-1.pdf
