Resources

The policy paper “Prospects for Peace in Al-Hudaydah”, authored by researcher Basim Al-Janani for the Peace Track Initiative, examines the political, security, and humanitarian realities in the governorate. It highlights the challenges faced by local communities as well as opportunities for building sustainable peace. The paper also presents actionable recommendations, including strengthening the role of the UN, landmine clearance, providing security and economic guarantees, and fostering inclusive dialogue among all parties.

The paper examines the situation of marginalized and minority communities in Yemen—including Al-Muhamasheen, Baha'is, and Christians—amid ongoing conflict and state collapse.Based on interviews and in-depth research, the paper highlights legal, social, and political challenges facing these communities and proposes targeted solutions to improve protection, inclusion, and representation. The paper outlines urgent, medium-term, and long-term recommendations, including the establishment of local representative councils, reform of national laws, inclusive humanitarian aid, and support for international investigations into rights violations. It concludes that ensuring the rights of these groups is not only a matter of justice but a key foundation for sustainable and inclusive peace in Yemen.

New York – March 6, 2025 – Nesmah Mansoor Ali, Senior Policy & Communication Officer at the Peace Track Initiative (PTI), delivered a briefing to the United Nations Security Council, marking PTI’s third engagement with the Council. Her intervention highlighted the compounded crises of armed conflict, climate change, and environmental degradation in Yemen, with a particular focus on their disproportionate impact on women and marginalized communities. Ali underscored the urgent need for climate-responsive peacebuilding, stronger environmental governance, and the inclusion of women in all peace and political processes. She called on the Council to address environmental destruction as a war crime, ensure accountability, and support local peace initiatives tackling resource-based conflicts. This marks PTI’s ongoing commitment to amplifying the voices of Yemeni women and advocating for inclusive and sustainable peace at the highest international level.