Irada Org & Yemeni Center (YCVVT) Meet with the Working Group on Victims of Torture

Irada Organization against Torture and Enforced Disappearance and the Yemeni Center for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Violations and Torture (YCVVT) held a meeting with the UN Working Group on Victims of Torture, during which they discussed the tragic conditions faced by detainees and forcibly disappeared individuals in Houthis militia’s jails and detentions.

During the meeting, three human rights reports were submitted to the Working Group documenting examples of grave violations committed against victims of torture and enforced disappearance, as well as the policy of racial discrimination practiced by Houthis across areas under their control. The reports included detailed, evidence-based cases supported by testimonies and documentation.

The Dean of Yemeni abductees and prisoners, provided a comprehensive briefing on the catastrophic conditions endured by detainees and the various forms of cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment they face. He also presented information about the situation of detainees held in secret prisons, identifying the locations of these facilities, the numbers of detainees and their daily suffering.

The meeting also highlighted the Houthi militia’s continued rejection of the demands of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances to disclose the fate of forcibly disappeared individuals, despite the efforts of Irada Organization to document their cases, which were valued by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Working Group on Enforced Disappearances.The discussion further addressed the ongoing detention of United Nations employees by Houthis Security and Intelligence Service and the militia’s organized campaign to defame UN personnel, falsely accusing them of espionage and collaboration.

The meeting also shed light on the severe humanitarian and psychological conditions experienced by the families of abductees, who suffer from loss, deteriorating living conditions and deprivation of contact with their loved ones. Additionally, it examined the tragic situation of released detainees, who continue to suffer from serious physical and psychological consequences as a result of torture and inhumane treatment during their detention in Houthis’ prisons.

The Working Group on Victims of Torture expressed its appreciation for the efforts of Irada Organization and the Yemeni Center in supporting victims of torture and promoting the principles of justice and human dignity. The Group also expressed satisfaction with the quality of the files and the detailed information presented by the organization’s Chief, noting that they reflected a strong commitment to human rights standards and a transparent, credible approach to handling victims’ cases.

For his part, Irada Organization chief expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Working Group for its constructive engagement and for providing an open platform for dialogue and exchange of views, emphasizing the importance of strengthening communication and cooperation channels to achieve justice and redress for victims.

Irada Organization expresses its appreciation for these human rights and humanitarian efforts and stresses the importance of maintaining coordination and cooperation between Irada and all relevant entities to strengthen human rights protection, ensure justice and reparation for victims and uphold human dignity as guaranteed by national legislation and international conventions.Irada Organization and the Yemeni Center for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Violations and Torture (YCVVT) call upon the international community, the Human Rights Council and all relevant UN mechanisms to uphold their legal and moral responsibilities toward victims of torture and enforced disappearance in Yemen.

The Organization urges greater international pressure on Houthis militia to release all abductees, immediately disclose the fate of the forcibly disappeared, ensure accountability for those responsible for these violations and secure justice and reparation for the victims.

Issued by Irada Organization Against Torture and Enforced DisappearanceMonday, Oct 6, 2025

Geneva – Switzerland