National Peace Movement

NPM Statement on the Arrest of Civil Society Leaders in Yemen

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The National Peace Movement (NPM) expresses its deep concern over the continued detention and enforced disappearance of prominent civil society leaders by the Ansar Allah (Houthi) authorities in Sana’a. The most recent cases include Professor Hamoud Al-Awdi, Abdulrahman Al-Ulufi, and Anwar Shaab, who have been forcibly disappeared for more than two weeks after being summoned by the Houthi Security and Intelligence Agency.

These arrests mark a serious escalation targeting leading figures in peacebuilding, development, and humanitarian action. In this regard, the National Peace Movement affirms the following:

First: Professor Hamoud Al-Awdi and his colleagues are among Yemen’s most respected advocates for peace, civic development, social reconciliation, and dialogue-based conflict resolution. Their detention constitutes a direct attack on efforts to advance peace in Yemen and a violation of Yemeni social values, public dignity, and the principles of responsible governance.

Second: The use of repression, arbitrary detention, and enforced disappearance against civil actors working for peace and development not only increases the suffering of the Yemeni people but also undermines any credible political process. Such practices contradict claims by Houthis of seeking a comprehensive and just peace.

Third: The NPM holds Ansar Allah (the Houthis) fully responsible for the safety, health, and legal rights of all detainees and forcibly disappeared civilians. Any harm inflicted upon them would constitute a grave breach of humanitarian and legal obligations.

Fourth: The Movement demands the immediate and unconditional release of all detainees and victims of enforced disappearance, their restoration to their families, and full respect for their rights as protected by the Yemeni Constitution and international law.

Fifth: The Movement calls on all civil and political actors, as well as human rights and humanitarian organizations inside and outside Yemen, to publicly condemn these violations and take urgent and coordinated action to pressure for an end to practices that undermine the dignity, safety, and rights of Yemeni citizens.

Peace can only be achieved by respecting civil rights and safeguarding freedom of expression. No party can claim to seek peace while simultaneously arresting and harassing peace advocates who are not parties to the conflict, but are in fact key pillars in ending it.

Issued by:
The National Peace Movement
27 November 2025

NPM Participates Actively in the 5th High-Level Feminist Peace Conference

Amman – 18 November 2025: The National Peace Movement (NPM) participated actively in the 5th High-Level Feminist Peace Conference, held in Amman, Jordan, from 15 to 18 November 2025, and organized by the Peace Track Initiative.

The conference brought together more than fifty feminist leaders from Yemen and across the Arab region, along with representatives from regional and international civil society organizations, policymakers, and allies of feminist peace.

Participants addressed strategic priorities for the sustainability of feminist peacebuilding, including the protection of civic space, the advancement of feminist economic frameworks, and the role of knowledge as a driver of lasting and transformative change.

The conference served as an important platform for experience-sharing and collective action, reinforcing collaborative regional and international efforts to promote a just, inclusive, and sustainable peace.

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NRM Delegates Lead Discussions at Second Consultation Meeting for Peace in Yemen

Amman, Jordan – 15 October 2024: A large delegation of National Reconciliation Movement (NRM) members actively participated in the “Second Consultation Meeting for Peace Initiatives in Yemen,” which concluded yesterday in Amman. Held from 12-14 October 2024, the meeting brought together over 35 Yemeni figures and influencers, representing diverse social and political backgrounds from various governorates and regions around the world, demonstrating a unified commitment to achieving just and sustainable peace for Yemen amidst ongoing challenges.

At the opening session of the meeting, organised by the Tamadon Foundation, Dr. Mahmood Alazani (chairman of Tamadon), delivered a welcoming address, offering an overview of the peace project and urging participants to work together for peace in Yemen, stressing the importance of not losing hope.

In his remarks, the Executive Director of the Institute of Law and Society in Jordan, Mr. Moath Al-Momani, warmly welcomed the participants, expressing his personal support and that of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for the Yemenis in their pursuit of restoring a prosperous and peaceful Yemen.

Additionally, Mrs. Hooria Mashhour, one of the founding members of the National Reconciliation Movement and former Minister of Human Rights, presented an overview of past and current initiatives, particularly those led by women, aimed at achieving peace in Yemen. She emphasised the critical role of civil action as a key tool in establishing a just and sustainable peace.

On behalf of the participants, both Mr. Mohammed Abdulsalam Mansour (an esteemed political figure) and Dr. Abdullah Obal (The Secretary-General of the Yemeni Unionist Congregation Party and a former Culture Minister) thanked the organisers, expressing their hopes and recommendations regarding the priorities that should be focused on to achieve effective outcomes on the path to comprehensive and just peace. They highlighted the significance of the conference as a continuation and reinforcement of national efforts for peace, driven by Yemeni voices representing various segments of society, with a focus on involving Yemenis on the ground in shaping a practical national strategy to end the conflict and fulfil the aspirations of future generations.

The meeting was enriched by extensive discussions centred around the creation of a unified national platform for Yemeni peace forces, building on the outcomes of the first consultation meeting held last year in Amman.

During the working sessions, participants affirmed their historical and moral responsibility towards the Yemeni people, making their interests the highest priority. They contributed to the initial drafting of foundational documents for this platform, which they agreed to name the “National Coalition for Peace in Yemen (NCP-Yemen).” These documents included the coalition’s vision, goals, constitution, and political charter.

Members of the drafting committee also presented an analysis of participants’ initial contributions and proposed topics for discussion throughout the conference.

Dr. Hamdan Dammag, Executive Director of Tamadon, noted the success of the second consultation meeting, adding that “Tamadon is preparing for the final phase, during which the NCP-Yemen will be formally launched next year in the city of Mukalla”, which he described as Yemen’s future “capital of peace.”

At the conclusion of the conference, participants pledged to continue working towards the goals and recommendations of the consultation meeting and to stand together as a forthcoming national coalition aiming to achieve the desired peace in Yemen. They emphasised that the opportunity is ripe and that the time for serious action is now.

The conference concluded with the following recommendations:

1. Expand the participation of influential peace figures and organisations from all Yemeni governorates, both inside and outside the country, representing various societal groups.
2. Intensify fieldwork to make the pursuit of comprehensive and just peace in Yemen a public concern.
3. Urge the international community to include civil peace forces in any UN-sponsored negotiations or regional arrangements.
4. Develop a comprehensive peace vision specific to the NCP-Yemen, to be approved at the founding conference.
5. Work towards holding the founding conference of the NCP-Yemen and formally launching it from inside Yemen.
6. Continue efforts to promote a culture of peace through all available media and educational means, including creating dialogue platforms to bridge the knowledge gap about the peacebuilding process and correct any misconceptions.
7. Maintain coordination with international and regional organisations involved in peacebuilding during the coalition’s founding period, benefiting from any similar previous experiences.
8. Establish a research database and analysis on all Yemeni peace forces inside and outside the country, as well as those working for peace in Yemen.
9. Encourage the international community to sustain and increase support for civil organisations working towards sustainable peace.
10. Call on the international and regional community to resume its role in pressuring the conflicting parties to return to the negotiating table and commit to ending the war and establishing peace in Yemen.
11. Urge the international community to continue engaging in dialogues with civil and political forces inside and outside Yemen to involve them in the peace process.

It is worth noting that this meeting is part of a series of events, both inside and outside Yemen, which are expected to culminate in the first founding conference of the coalition, marking its official launch.

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The First Consultation Meeting for Peace Initiatives in Yemen
Amman (9-10 July 2023)

This conference took place in Amman from July 9th to 10th, 2023, bringing together representatives of peace organizations operating within Yemen and a significant number of leaders and members of the NRM. This conference, organised by the Tamadon Foundation for Cultural Development and Media in collaboration with the Generations for Peace Foundation (GFP), featured four intensive sessions. During these sessions, participants discussed and prepared reference documents aimed at unifying peace efforts in Yemen. The ultimate goal was to establish a comprehensive and organised framework for all peace initiatives and forces in Yemen. This effort aimed to create a civil representation for all those advocating for an end to the war and the achievement of peace.

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40 Yemeni Journalists and Media Persons Trained in Peace Journalism in Cairo

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NRM’s Substantial Impact in the GCC Yemeni-Yemeni Consultations, Riyadh, March 2022

NRM’s participation in the GCC Yemeni-Yemeni Consultations held in Riyadh in March 2022 marked a significant and positive contribution to the overall outcomes of the event. The NRM delegation consisted of 18 members representing diverse tracks and leadership levels, including an impressive representation of seven women – a number surpassing that of several well-established political parties in Yemen.

Distributed across five tracks, NRM members played key roles in various discussions, with particular emphasis on the political and economic tracks. Notably, a female NRM member had the honour of being the sole Yemeni speaker at the opening ceremony on March 30, adding a distinct voice to the proceedings.

NRM’s impactful involvement underscores its commitment to active and influential participation in critical diplomatic endeavours, further solidifying its role as a key player in Yemen’s political landscape and Peacebuilding efforts.

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