Project Description: 

The project will provide support to the implementation of transitional justice and national reconciliation in Yemen in compliance with international standards and best practice, ensuring

(i) a victim-centred perspective,

(ii) that conflicts are resolved peacefully and in a manner that supports the coexistence of all relevant groups involved,

(iii) lasting, open and inclusive societal dialogue about the past,

(iv) democratic values and human rights and

(v)  guarantees of non-recurrence of violence.

PBF Outcome: 

- Institutional frameworks address long-standing grievances and lay the basis for accountable institutions that respect and protect human rights

Key Project Activities: 

- Technical assistance to the Ministry of Legal Affairs for legal reform related to transitional justice;

- Capacity development of the Justice and National Reconciliation Commission

- Capacity development of the Commission of Inquiry into events of 2011;

- Capacity development of the Land and Dismissals Commissions

- Support for victim associations and CSOs to adequately participateand contribute to the  transitional justice processes;

- Raising awareness of citizens of Yemen on transitional justice mechanisms and their role in the national healing and peacebuilding process

- Ensuring inclusion ofmarginalized groups, women, youth and other CSOs groups in consultation activities with representatives of governmental institutions