A seminar in Marib calls for enhancing protection mechanisms for humanitarian workers.

A recent seminar held in Marib, Yemen, emphasized the urgent need for international legal protections for humanitarian workers and civil society organizations. The event called on the international community, including the United Nations Secretary-General and his special envoy to Yemen, to take decisive action against widespread violations perpetrated by the Iran-backed Houthi militia, classified as a terrorist organization.

Seminar Highlights Urgent Issues

Organized by the Al-Mokha Center for Strategic Studies, the seminar was titled “Civil Society Components in Times of Conflict: From Marginalization to Presence and Influence.” Participants urged the international community to pressure the Houthi militia to immediately and unconditionally release humanitarian workers from international and local organizations. They stressed the importance of ensuring the safety and security of these individuals while calling for an end to the violations that hinder humanitarian and developmental efforts.

Addressing Challenges Faced by Civil Society

The seminar aimed to shed light on the challenges confronting civil society components across various regions of Yemen. Participants discussed the systematic repression enforced by the Houthi militia in areas under their control. They explored the potential for civil society to regain its role and enhance effective civic action. Additionally, the discussions focused on identifying tools and opportunities for engagement, particularly emphasizing the role of youth and student movements in reshaping the conflict narrative and contributing to Yemen’s future.

Conclusion: A Path Forward for Yemen

The seminar concluded with a strong call for accountability and the establishment of mechanisms to prevent impunity for those involved in human rights violations. By fostering a collaborative environment, participants expressed hope for a more inclusive peace process that integrates civil society into efforts for transitional justice and sustainable development in Yemen.

A seminar held in Marib Governorate urged the international community, the UN Secretary-General, and his special envoy to Yemen to activate legal and international protection mechanisms for humanitarian workers and civil society organizations facing widespread violations by the Iran-backed Houthi militia, classified as a terrorist group. The event emphasized the need for accountability for those involved in these violations and the principle of non-impunity. Organized by the Al-Mokha Center for Strategic Studies under the title “Civil Society Components in Times of Conflict: From Marginalization to Potential Presence and Influence,” the seminar called for international intervention to pressure the Houthi militia for the immediate and unconditional release of workers from UN, international, and local organizations, ensuring their safety and halting violations that hinder humanitarian and developmental efforts. The seminar aimed to highlight the challenges facing civil society components across Yemen, particularly under the systematic repression by the Houthi militia in their controlled areas, while exploring avenues to restore their role and enhance active civil engagement, focusing on the role of youth and student movements in reshaping the conflict trajectory and contributing to Yemen’s future.

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