Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) condemns the tragic killing of Palestinian journalist Iman Al-Shanti, 36, a presenter on Al-Aqsa Radio who hosted the “Original Story” program on social media platforms.

Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) monitored the funeral of Syrian civilians in Deir ez-Zor on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, following the tragic deaths of over 45 civilians reported the previous day.

Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) vehemently condemns FIFA's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia.

Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) is closely monitoring the alarming situation of Syrian detainees following the recent release of several individuals who had been forcibly disappeared in the prisons of President Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating health of Yemeni activist Sahar Al-Khawlani, who has suffered physical and psychological torture since her abduction by the Houthi militia.

Sahar Al-Khawlani was kidnapped from her home on September 10, 2024, during a raid by Houthi forces, who targeted her for her outspoken activism against the militia’s oppressive practices. As a prominent advocate for Yemeni citizens, she utilized social media to highlight their suffering, demand the payment of regular salaries for employees, and criticize widespread corruption and the dire living conditions in Yemen.

Prior to her abduction, Al-Khawlani recorded a video in which she detailed the harassment and threats she faced due to her human rights and media activism. This video was published after her kidnapping, further underscoring the risks that activists like her encounter in their fight for justice.

WJWC condemns Al-Khawlani's kidnapping and torture as a flagrant violation of international and humanitarian laws. The organization holds the Houthi militia fully responsible for her safety and demands her immediate and unconditional release, as well as urgent medical care due to her deteriorating health.

Reports from human rights organizations indicate that the Houthi militia has been engaged in serious violations against Yemeni women since 2015, with thousands of documented cases. These violations encompass kidnappings from homes, workplaces, and public streets, enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests, physical and psychological torture, harassment, and sexual assault.

According to a government source, the Houthi militia has kidnapped thousands of women since 2015, often fabricating charges against them to restrict their freedoms and curb their political, media, and human rights activities. Human rights reports have recorded approximately 10,156 violations against Yemeni women since 2016, including torture, arbitrary detention, harassment, and inadequate health care in illegal facilities.

WJWC emphasizes that these violations represent a clear breach of international agreements, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), international humanitarian law, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They are part of a systematic policy by the Houthi group aimed at suppressing vulnerable populations, showing blatant disregard for humanitarian and legal principles.

The organization calls on the international community and human rights organizations to take urgent action to stop the systematic violations committed by the Houthi militia against Yemeni women. WJWC also demands accountability for those responsible for these crimes to ensure justice is served and to end the culture of impunity that perpetuates such violations.

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Women Journalists Without Chains
December 9, 2024

On International Human Rights Day (December 10th), Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) emphasizes the significance of this day as the culmination of humanity's long struggle for rights and dignity.

Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) expresses hope that December 8, 2024, will mark a new beginning for Syria, one founded on respect for human rights and an end to the violations faced by Syrians.

Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) condemns the Houthi militia's widespread use of landmines and explosive devices in Yemen, a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and the 1997 Ottawa Convention.

Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) vehemently condemns the ongoing Israeli military escalation in the Gaza Strip, characterizing it as a grave violation of international humanitarian law.

Women Journalists Without Chains has expressed deep concern regarding the new asylum law enacted by the Egyptian Parliament on November 19, 2024.

TAIZ, Yemen (December 3, 2024) —  Three civilians were injured Monday morning when Houthi militia artillery fire struck a residential neighborhood in Taiz’s Al-Mudhaffar District.

On November 25, 2024, Iranian authorities released a 17-year-old girl, Negar Debaghi, after 12 days of detention for allegedly writing anti-government slogans in Tabriz, a city in northwest Iran.