More than six million women and girls in Yemen face heightened risks of violence, exploitation, and abuse this year due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis and funding shortages, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) warned on Thursday. According to a statement, around five million women an...
The ceremony, organized by the General Department for Women's Development under the slogan "Women are the pillar of society and partners in the wheel of change and peace-building," saw the honored women receive certificates of appreciation and financial incentives. In their opening ...
In commemoration of International Women's Day, the National Women's Committee Office in Marib and the Independent Yemeni Center for Strategic Studies hosted on Saturday a panel discussion highlighting the vital contributions of women to community development and their resilience amidst confl...
On December 29, 2024, four specialized media training courses were inaugurated at the University of Saba in Marib, aimed at enhancing the skills of 100 journalists, including students and graduates from the media department and professionals from various media institutions in the province. Orga...
Since the outbreak of war in Yemen following the Houthi group's takeover of the capital, Sana'a, in late 2014, Yemeni women have been present in every aspect of the conflict but absent from high positions and decision-making roles. In addition to sharing the suffering, displacement, and...
Marib, Yemen – On December 16, 2024, the local strategy for women in Marib Governorate was officially launched during a conference themed "Towards a Strong Local Strategy to Enhance Women's Role in Marib." The event gathered 97 participants, including representatives from local...
On December 10, 2024, an open Women's Day event took place in Marib, northeastern Yemen, coinciding with the United Nations' 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, themed "Violence Against Women Costs Society." Organized by the Women and Child Department o...
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced the selection of Yemeni engineer Harbiya Alhemyari as one of the 100 inspiring women for 2024. In a statement shared on X, the UNESCO Office for the Gulf Cooperation Council an...
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Abdu Rabbu Miftah, the Deputy Governor of Marib in northeastern Yemen, commended training activities aimed at empowering women and enhancing their capacities to play a significant role in community development. His remarks came during the opening of a workshop desi...
On Monday, December 2, 2024, internationally recognized Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Bin Mubarak announced the government’s commitment to empowering women in decision-making positions and facilitating their access to leadership roles in both public and private sectors. Speaking at the open...
Marib, Yemen – On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the local authority in Marib province, northeastern Yemen, launched a 16-day campaign to combat violence against women, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, observed on November 25 each year. The...
Medical sources in the Dhobab district of western Taiz reported on Saturday, October 26, 2024, that five women have died and four others were injured after falling into a sewage pit, commonly referred to as a "biara," during a wedding celebration on Friday evening. According to source...
A women's forum held on Saturday in Marib, northeastern Yemen, focused on the crucial role of female journalists in shaping a new Yemen. The Governance Female Journalists Team organized the event in collaboration with the Yamaniyat Development Association, under the theme "From Revolution...
Marib, Yemen – A large women's protest took place in Marib, northeastern Yemen, on Monday, October 7th, 2024, to express solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemn the ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza. The demonstration coincided with the first anniversary of Operation "Aqsa ...
The city of Marib (northeastern Yemen) hosted a forum on Thursday titled "Yemeni Women: Leaders in the Face of Humanitarian Crises and Peacebuilding." The event, organized by the Women's Organizations Forum in collaboration with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of ...
Local authorities in Marib Governorate (northeastern Yemen) announced on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the opening of a computer lab at the Productive Families Center, affiliated with the Governorate's Social Affairs Office. According to the official Marib Governorate website, Deputy Governor Ab...
Marib, Yemen - On Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, a large-scale women's protest took place in the city of Marib, Yemen, denouncing the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas' political bureau, in Tehran, Iran. The participants chanted slogans condemning the "terrorist&quo...
A large-scale gathering of women from Sana'a took place in Marib City, northeastern Yemen, on Thursday, July 25, 2024, under the banner "Yemeni Women: Continuous Efforts to Support the Army and Security Forces." The event, featuring speeches by female politicians from Sana'a, ...
A massive rally in Marib, north-eastern Yemen, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, showcased the unwavering support of Yemeni women for the national army in its fight against the Houthi rebels, designated as a terrorist group. Organized by the "Women of Sana'a Capital" under the banner &...
Amidst the ongoing conflict in Yemen, the governorate of Ma'rib stands as a testament to the resilience and empowerment of women. Despite the challenges posed by war and displacement, women in Ma'rib are actively shaping their future, carving out spaces for themselves in various sect...