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This study seeks to understand the role of the feminist movement in advancing human rights in Yemen and the extent of its influence in the face of ongoing political, social, and sectarian challenges. By using a descriptive analytical methodology and drawing on interviews with gender experts, political activists, human rights defenders, and supporters of women’s issues—as well as relevant literature and data—the study provides valuable insights into the contributions and resilience of feminist actors within Yemen’s complex and conflict-affected context.This study was done as As part of a project led by the Peace Track Initiative (PTI), in partnership with Elbarlamaent and the TOBE Foundation for Rights and Liberties, and with funding from the European Union (EU), the Qarar Foundation. 

The policy paper entitled “Impacts of Enforced Disappearance and Arbitrary Detention on Women and Children in Yemen” was launched by the Abductees’ Mothers Association as part of a broader project led by the Peace Track Initiative (PTI), in partnership with Elbarlamaent and the TOBE Foundation for Rights and Liberties, with funding from the European Union (EU), and on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The paper represents a qualitative and necessary contribution to the protection of women human rights defenders from the violations they continue to face as a result of the ongoing conflict in Yemen. The paper highlights the gendered impacts of enforced disappearance and arbitrary detention, particularly the suffering endured by women and children whose husbands and fathers are subjected to such practices. It aims to inform practical, locally grounded solutions that reduce harm, uphold rights, and advance accountability.

The Self-Referral Guide for Protection is designed to be an easy-to-use reference for women human rights defenders inside and outside Yemen. It is designed to facilitate their access to information on services available to them locally, nationally and internationally.

This document sets out standard procedures to be followed to be in line with international standards and a human rights-based approach, women’s rights and survivors’ rights, and a survivor-based approach to violence, taking into account the specificity of the situation in Yemen, particularly for women human rights defenders.