Civil and political rights

The Children's Parliament is the national venue for children to voice their views on issues faced by children in Yemen. Through this body, they can strengthen children’s participation in decision making and advocate strongly for their fundamental rights. 

Children formerly involved in court proceedings may be named by the media once they are 18, the UK's High Court has ruled.

As many as 500 children who arrive alone each year in transit zones at the borders detained by authorities, according to Human Rights Watch research.

[3 April 2014] - A draft law aimed at banning circumcision has received considerable support from the lawmakers in...