Resources

This mapping was developed by Peace Track Initiative to provide a comprehensive overview of environmental policies and climate actors in Yemen, examining the intersection between climate change, gender, and peacebuilding. The mapping identifies key initiatives and organizations working in the climate field, assesses their impact on women and marginalized groups, and evaluates the inclusion of environmental priorities in civil society agendas. This work is part of PTI’s efforts to ensure that climate justice is central to feminist peacebuilding in Yemen.

The "Glossary of International Protection Terms for Human Rights in Sign Language" is a specialized resource aimed at enhancing access to protection and human rights concepts for people with hearing disabilities in Yemen. The guide provides 65 key legal and rights-related terms in Yemeni Sign Language, many of which were previously unavailable in the national sign language dictionary. It was developed with the active participation of sign language experts, interpreters, and members of the deaf community from the governorates of Aden, Lahij, and Abyan. The initiative was carried out under the supervision of Iman Omar Hashem, a certified sign language interpreter with over 25 years of experience. The process involved translating the meaning of each term, developing its sign, performing and filming the signs with deaf participants, and printing the final version of the guide. The printed guide has been distributed to professionals working with the deaf community across the three governorates, marking a pioneering step toward inclusive human rights engagement. This guide was developed as part of the project “Strengthening the Resilience of Women Human Rights Defenders in Yemen,” led by the Peace Track Initiative, in partnership with Elbarlamaent (Germany), TOBE Foundation for Rights and Liberties, and with funding from the European Union (EU).

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.