Until up to a year ago, most Yemen women were largely invisible on the political scene, preferring to remain in the shadows, away from a world decidedly dominated by men. As a traditional Muslim ...

Yemen has long been a deeply conservative ... complaining their clothes were too colorful. Violations of women's rights in Houthi-controlled areas grew "more acute" last year, according to Yemeni ...

"We want the global community to help Yemen change its society to ensure women's rights are protected," she says. Al-Anoud remains in the hospital, unsure of when she will be able to leave and ...

Moreover, UNFPA said about 5 million women of reproductive age face challenges in accessing reproductive health services in Yemen. It stressed its support of their rights, equality and empowerment ...

Child marriage is associated with a lifetime of human rights harms. Yemen also has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the Middle East and North Africa, with nearly 200 women dying for ...