Who we are
The National Peace Movement (formerly known as the National Reconciliation Movement) is a political gathering that includes a number of Yemeni figures from all disciplines and intellectual and political experiences inside and outside Yemen. It aims to present a road map to end the war and address its effects, while simultaneously promoting national reconciliation and comprehensive national recovery to reach a just and comprehensive peace that paves the way for building a stable and modern Yemeni state, responding to the aspirations and interests of the Yemeni people.
Our Vision
A peaceful and prosperous Yemen where everyone is equal before the law and an integral part of a harmonious and productive community.
Our Mission
To advocate all stakeholders to come together to restore the Yemeni state in a way that respects local values and international conventions in a reconciliative manner keeping the best interest of all the Yemeni people at heart.
Our Independence
The NPM depends on volunteer contributions of its members and does not receive any financial sponsorship whether from internal or external sources.
The movement covers its operational costs through donations from members of its general committee on voluntarily basis.
Administrative Body
Hani Alaswadi
Chair
Ali Alassad
Vice Chair
Head of Organizational Committee
Dr Abdulwareth Anaam
Head of Legal Affairs
The Administrative Body is responsible for the movement’s internal operational and organizational affairs. It consists of:
- Membership Affairs Unit: Manages all aspects of membership.
- The Financial Department: Oversees all financial-related issues.
- Legal Affairs Unit: Responsible for the internal regulations and any legal issues.
- Secretarial and Documentation Unit: Responsible for documenting and archiving all internal and external events, as well as the movement’s internal regulations, and coordinating between the various components of the movement.
Our Goals
In order to achieve our mission, these are the short and long term goals that guide our work:
Immediate Goals
Establish a national initiative for peace, justice, recovery and national reconciliation
Discussing and consulting all active forces and parties for peacebuilding and ending the war
Calling all parties to end the conflict and change their public messages for peacebuilding and national reconciliation
Providing recommendations and proposals for a comprehensive recovery in the political, economical, security and military fields.
Invite and persuade parties to build trust by taking actions such as releasing political prisoners and lifting the siege on cities.
Guarantee the freedom of individuals movements and ease the transfer of relief and humanitarian aids.
Encouraging parties to participate in discussions and then direct negotiations.
Encourage parties to sign a comprehensive peace treaty.
Prepare a vision with all components for the transitional period.
Participating in opening a public debate on the new constitution and ensuring the issuance of a new constitution that strengthens the values of freedom, justice, equity
Long-term Goals
Providing national expertise to participate in the preparation in the transitional period in politics, economy, security, law and judicial
Establish a community monitoring and evaluation mechanism for the performance of institutions and proposing interventions to avoid and manage crisis
Establish a civil mechanism to avoid , manage and resolve conflict
Forming a wide board of experts in various fields to consult and advise policy and decision makers
Participating in strengthening and modernizing the education system to stay up to date with the latest scientific and technological developments
Enhancing freedom of speech and expression, and the role of the media in the development process