Muna Luqman, co-founder of Food4Humanity Foundation and a leader of the Women’s Solidarity Network, delivered a compelling address to the UN Security Council, shedding light on the brutal realities of the war in Yemen and the systematic exclusion of women from peace processes. As both a survivor and a peacebuilder, Luqman shared heartbreaking firsthand accounts of airstrikes, sieges, and the weaponization of hunger—while condemning the failure of the Stockholm Agreement to address gender justice or include the voices of women.
Luqman’s testimony exposed the hypocrisy of a peace process that rewards armed actors while sidelining grassroots women mediators who negotiate local ceasefires, secure the release of prisoners, and deliver aid across frontlines. Despite their pivotal roles, women remain absent from formal negotiations, with crucial issues such as sexual violence, child recruitment, and the Southern question being ignored. The statement also highlighted the complicity of the international community, including the Saudi-led coalition’s blockade and Houthi restrictions on aid, which have exacerbated the humanitarian catastrophe.
"We are not just victims of this war—we are peacebuilders. Yet our voices are mocked while those who wield weapons are rewarded." —Muna Luqman
The document concludes with seven concrete demands: an immediate ceasefire, local peace agreements, 50% women’s representation in peace talks, and accountability for war crimes. This urgent appeal remains a rallying cry for inclusive peace, reminding the world that sustainable solutions in Yemen are impossible without women at the table.
