Recognizing the importance of capacity building, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Taiz has trained a group of its personnel on “Protection Mechanisms and Human Rights” and “Monitoring, Documentation, and Conflict Sensitivity.”

The training was funded by the Abductees’ Mothers Association (AMA) as part of 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).

These training sessions were conducted in response to the growing challenges and urgent field needs faced by the CID, particularly the knowledge and skill gaps related to documentation, monitoring, protection principles, human rights, and associated legal and ethical responsibilities. As such, the training was viewed as a necessity rather than a choice.

The sessions also aim to unify concepts and terminology among staff members, enhancing their ability to address protection-related cases in line with international humanitarian standards. This, in turn, strengthens the department’s role in fostering a safe environment that upholds the dignity and rights of community members—especially in light of the challenges faced by communities the department serves.

Human rights and protection are central to the ethical and legal framework guiding the work of the CID. They are key to safeguarding the dignity of individuals affected by conflict and crises through the professional documentation and monitoring of violations. Incorporating conflict sensitivity into criminal justice practices will help ensure a more holistic approach, one that considers the social and psychological dimensions of each case and reduces the risk of aggravating existing tensions.

The training is expected to improve both institutional and professional performance by reinforcing a rights-based approach across all interventions, guided by the principles of non-discrimination, accountability, and participation. It will also raise internal awareness, contributing to the development of an institutional culture that respects and protects human rights while promoting a shared understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all relevant actors.

Through this program, participants will gain the legal and ethical knowledge needed to effectively manage protection and human rights cases. The outcomes are expected to contribute to the development of more just and inclusive policies within the CID, particularly in support of vulnerable groups.

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