Children in Juvenile Correction Facilities in Yemen

Prepared by: Yomna Al-Zubairi – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) Amidst Yemen’s ongoing humanitarian crisis and years-long conflict, Yemeni children—nearly half the population—bear the brunt. They lack basic necessities like food, medicine, and education, and suffer from malnutrition and disease. Many are forced to work to feed their families. This,…

Lamya Yahya Al-IryaniFormer Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for ChildhoodPresident of School of Peace OrganizationConsultant of “Children in Juvenile Correction Facilities” Issue Childhood is undoubtedly the most beautiful and important stage of a person’s life. It can lay the foundation for a person’s future or turn them into a dangerous…

Afrah Borji – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) Amidst the crisis that has plagued Yemen for several years and the absence of family and community support, thousands of children are living a bitter reality. They are paying the price for conflicts and the repercussions that they did not create, transforming…

Haneen Al-Wahsh – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) The youth’s perspective on juvenile children is a critical topic; it reflects the interaction between two generations and their mutual influence on each other. This perspective is formed based on cultural, social, and psychological factors, and varies from one society to another.…

Haneen Al-Wahsh – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) There is no light on the horizon as Yemen enters a new round of complexities in light of regional changes and the concerns they raise. This comes at a time when Yemen remains among the worst countries in the world for child…

 Alia Mohammed – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) In an overcrowded prison, in a ward deprived of sunlight and proper ventilation, a woman is incarcerated with her six-month-old baby, who is suffering from malnutrition. This is not the only case. Thousands of Yemeni female prisoners languishing in Yemeni prisons are…

Hanan Hussein – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) The issue of juvenile delinquents in Yemen is a significant humanitarian and social concern that requires the combined efforts of all relevant parties, including the media. Media plays a vital role in shedding light on the stories of these children, the reasons…

Afrah Borji – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) Amidst comfortable material circumstances, the child (A.N.) suffered from deep emotional and psychological deprivation. The absence of family support, love, and affection pushed him into the world of crime. He found refuge in theft to compensate for the basic rights he lacked…

Ahmed Bajoaim – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) In our modern world, education plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of generations to come. Schools and institutes stand out as bastions of knowledge and effective tools for fostering positive values and skills in children. The role of these educational…

Alia Mohammed – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) The issue of juvenile care in Yemen is one of the most pressing humanitarian issues facing significant challenges due to the ongoing conflicts and armed clashes in the country. These children, who are the most vulnerable group in society, face numerous risks…