NCIAVHR Launches Workshop on Periodic Review of Human Rights Developments in Yemen

Aden | 11 May 2025

Today, the National Commission to Investigate Alleged Violations of Human Rights (NCIAVHR), in cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), launched a specialized training workshop in the interim capital, Aden, under the title: “Periodic Review of Human Rights Developments in Yemen and Monitoring and Documentation Activities.” The workshop runs from 11 to 13 May 2025.

This initiative aims to strengthen the capacities of the Commission’s staff and technical teams in analyzing emerging trends in Yemen’s human rights landscape. It also seeks to identify and address challenges faced in field monitoring and documentation, to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the Commission’s work by international human rights standards.

The opening session, attended by the Commission’s Chairperson and members, outlined the objectives and key themes of the workshop. Discussions focused on the documentation and analysis of human rights violations, strategies for addressing violations in Yemen’s complex environment, and an evaluation of field monitoring methods and best practices.

The workshop includes in-depth dialogue sessions between field investigators and specialized departments, addressing the challenges associated with preparing the Commission’s forthcoming 13th periodic report. Participants will explore methodological steps to overcome gaps and improve the clarity and impact of the report’s recommendations.

This workshop is part of the Commission’s ongoing commitment to building technical expertise, improving the quality of its outputs, and fulfilling its national responsibility to ensure accountability and protect the rights of victims.