NCIAVHR Calls for an End to Violence Against Women in Yemen and Announces Documented Victim Statistics

Aden | 07 December 2025

Coinciding with the international “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign, the National Commission to Investigate Alleged Violations of Human Rights (NCIAVHR) stressed the urgent need to halt all forms of systematic violence targeting women in Yemen. The Commission reaffirmed its firm commitment to continuing documentation and investigation of the grave abuses committed against women across the country.

The Commission noted that the deteriorating human rights and humanitarian situation has left Yemeni women increasingly vulnerable to violations that go beyond the direct impacts of armed conflict. This reality has made the monitoring and investigation of such abuses a central pillar of the Commission’s work. The call comes amid ongoing reports revealing that women continue to experience multiple forms of violations that extend far beyond killing or direct injury.

The Commission disclosed aggregated data on violations documented throughout its mandate, reflecting the magnitude of harm inflicted directly on women. According to its findings, over 790 women have been killed, and over 1,490 others have been injured, many of whom suffered permanent disabilities.

Regarding violations related to liberty and physical integrity, the Commission reported 218 cases of arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance involving women and girls. It also documented 208 female victims of anti-personnel landmines, vehicle-borne mines, and improvised explosive devices—hazards that continue to claim civilian lives and leave devastating long-term consequences.

The Commission emphasized that these figures constitute compelling evidence of serious breaches of international humanitarian law and international human rights law, requiring decisive action by the relevant authorities. It called for comprehensive investigations into all documented cases, legal accountability for perpetrators, and guarantees that no party involved in abuses escapes justice.

The Commission also urged the immediate and unconditional release of all women held arbitrarily, and called for adequate protection and medical, psychological, and social support for survivors, ensuring they can access justice and remedies without obstruction.

In its concluding remarks, the Commission reaffirmed its dedication to carrying out its mandate with professionalism and impartiality, as well as its commitment to presenting the truth to the public and relevant authorities. The Commission emphasized that documentation and accountability are crucial foundations for building a more just and equitable country, as well as for ensuring a safer future that upholds the dignity and rights of women.