The Basmat Hayat Foundation for People with Disabilities in Taiz held a training workshop titled “Monitoring, Documentation, and Conflict Sensitivity,” with funding from the Abductees’ Mothers Association (AMA). The workshop was implemented under the project “Protecting Civil and Women’s Spaces and Promoting Women’s Role in the Peace Process,” supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through the United Nations Peace Support Facility (UN PSF).

The training aimed to build the capacity of persons with disabilities and marginalized groups affiliated with the Foundation in the areas of monitoring and documenting human rights violations. It also sought to strengthen the organization’s ability to contribute to human rights and humanitarian efforts and to engage more effectively in advocacy and constructive social change.

This initiative was in direct response to a clearly identified gap: the limited documentation of violations against persons with disabilities and marginalized individuals, and the lack of reliable data to support advocacy efforts on their behalf. The workshop worked to bridge this gap by equipping participants with the necessary tools and knowledge.

Participants noted that the training would help establish a core group of well-trained youth capable of professionally and ethically monitoring and documenting violations. This will enhance the quality of reports and data, improve the impact of advocacy efforts, and increase the credibility of the Foundation’s work with both local and international partners. They emphasized that the workshop represents a foundational step toward fostering a culture of evidence-based documentation, which will support the design of future interventions rooted in verified needs.

Mr. Adel Dahan, Executive Director of Basmat Hayat Foundation, underscored the importance of the training, stating that monitoring and documentation form the cornerstone of any human rights or humanitarian work—particularly in fragile, conflict-affected settings. He added that many participants are at the start of their journey in community and human rights work, and the training provided them with essential concepts and sound practices to begin their efforts effectively.

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