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The Seyaj Organization for Child Protection and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Sana’a signed an agreement today to implement the second phase of the project to combat the recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts. During the signing of the project agreement at the embassy in Sana’a – in theContinue reading “The organization’s president and the German Federal Ambassador sign a second phase to combat child recruitment.”
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Mr. Hughes Mingerley, Head of the Middle East and Neighbourhood Affairs Department at the European Union, said: “What the Seyaj Organization is doing to alleviate the suffering of children is commendable, and we are very proud to assist you. Our colleagues at the EU Delegation will continue to support these noble efforts.” This came duringContinue reading “The EU’s Middle East official and its ambassador to Yemen, during a visit to Siyaj: What you are doing is commendable and a model for civil society organizations.”
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The Siyaj Organization has succeeded in returning nearly 1,000 children to basic education in rural areas of Al Hudaydah Governorate, northwest Yemen. The organization’s president, Ahmed Al-Qurashi, stated that these results are the outcome of a series of activities and campaigns implemented between 2008 and 2011. In Al-Zuhra District of Al Hudaydah Governorate, western Yemen,Continue reading “It targeted remote and poorer areas and achieved successes, some reaching nearly 200%.”
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Siyaj Organization Welcomes Yemeni Defense Minister’s Directives to Investigate and Refer Those Responsible for Recruiting Children into the Armed Forces to the Judiciary Issued by Siyaj Organization for Child Protection Yemen – Sana’a – November 15, 2011 Siyaj Organization for Child Protection welcomes the positive response from the Yemeni Ministry of Defense to its callContinue reading “The Minister of Defense orders officials responsible for recruiting children to be brought to justice.”
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The Seyaj Organization agreed today with Major General Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar, Commander of the 1st Armored Division and the Northwestern Military Region, on a joint timeline for the demobilization, rehabilitation, and reintegration of recruits suspected of being under 18. As part of its campaign against child recruitment, the Seyaj Organization called on UNICEF Yemen toContinue reading “Fence: 100 Yemeni soldiers under the age of 18 were discharged”
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The report, which included male children working in workshops, hotels, and as street vendors, and was implemented in the capital city as part of a project prepared by the Siyaj Organization on combating child exploitation with support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), explained that children who are directly exploited are subjected to physical,Continue reading “A field report by Siyaj reveals that working children are being exploited directly or indirectly.”
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The Seyaj Organization for Child Protection concluded today a Training of Trainers (TOT) course for 30 lawyers from 14 Yemeni governorates, with support from UNICEF and the European Union. At the closing ceremony, Mr. George Abu Al-Zulf, Child Protection Officer at the UNICEF office in Yemen, affirmed that Seyaj has achieved significant and impactful successesContinue reading “Siyaj concludes TOT course for 30 male and female lawyers from 14 Yemeni governorates with support from UNICEF and the European Union”
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Project Name: “My School Bag” Within the “Siyaj Program for Empowering Children to Exercise Their Right to Education” Implementing Agency: Siyaj Organization for Child Protection Funding Agency: Act Now – Thailand Location: Yemen – Al Hudaydah Governorate – Az Zuhrah and Al Luhayyah District Date: June – October 2010 Project Background and Objectives: Based onContinue reading “Education Project Report 2010”
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The Institute for Children’s Rights (IDE) in Switzerland has awarded the “Siyaj for Child Protection” organization the title of “Organization of the Month” for its exemplary work in protecting, monitoring, advocating for, and promoting children’s rights in Yemen. This recognition is in appreciation of Siyaj’s outstanding role in protecting and advocating for children’s rights inContinue reading “The IDE Institute in Switzerland awards the Siyaj organization the title of “Organization of the Month” as a model organization in child protection in Yemen.”
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The Seyaj Organization for Child Protection condemns the killing, siege, starvation, and extrajudicial arrests of civilians in Al-Dhale’ Governorate under the pretext of protecting national unity. The Seyaj Organization for Child Protection condemns the killing, siege, starvation, and arbitrary arrests of civilians in Al-Dhale’ Governorate. The Seyaj Organization strongly condemns the use of lethal forceContinue reading “Siyaj condemns the government’s use of lethal force against civilians in Al-Dhali’”
