Most perpetrators of sexual crimes against children escape punishment easily, especially when they are relatives, people with influence, or connected to armed groups.
War, political and military divisions, the weakness of justice institutions, the shutdown of many specialized Yemeni protection organizations since 2014, and the silence of many families out of fear of stigma have all contributed to rising vulnerability and denial of justice for child victims.
For this reason, Seyaj has chosen in this phase to focus on protecting victims of rape and sexual exploitation, along with victims of killing, abduction, forced marriage of girls, online blackmail related to sexual abuse, and death sentences against minors. To improve access to its services, Seyaj has also developed confidential reporting and legal-consultation channels through WhatsApp and electronic forms.
