The Women’s Development Department in Al-Mudhaffar and Sala districts in the city of Taiz organized two training workshops for its female staff, focusing on “Protection Mechanisms and Human Rights” and “Conflict Transformation Skills.”

These training coursesf responded to the growing challenges faced by Yemeni women, including inadequate protection, gender-based violence, and systemic discrimination. It aimed to build a solid understanding of protection frameworks, tools, and practices, with a focus on rights enshrined in Yemeni law and international human rights conventions, especially in the context of ongoing conflict and the increasing displacement of women.

The trainings addressed a critical gap in capacity-building for women in this field, offering participants practical knowledge and essential tools for identifying and applying protection mechanisms. It also provided an introduction to key human rights principles at both national and international levels.

Emphasis was placed on empowering women to navigate the complex realities of armed conflict and humanitarian crises. Trainees gained valuable insight into global frameworks, including UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security, which calls for greater participation of women in decision-making and peacebuilding processes.

The trainings further focused on strategies to prevent and respond to violations against displaced women and girls. It highlighted the importance of activating local protection networks, building partnerships with civil society organizations, and raising awareness on issues such as early marriage and domestic violence, dawing on international human rights standards.

This trainings were 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).

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