Intisaf Organization criticizes global & UN silence over depriving Yemenis of their basic rights

The Intisaf Organization for Women and Children’s Rights criticized the silence of the world and UN organizations regarding the deprivation of the Yemeni people from the most basic rights to life , dignified living, and their blatant bias toward the killers of children and women.

In a statement issued on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, marking the adoption of the Universal Declaration stating that rights are indivisible and interconnected, the organization highlighted the double standards of the international community in the face of the war crimes and blockade Yemenis have endured for nearly 11 years.

The statement reported that the number of women and children victims of direct attacks by the American, Israeli, and Saudi aggression over the past nearly 11 years has exceeded 16,354 killed or injured.

It clarified that the number of child victims reached 10,579, including 4,232 killed and 6,347 injured, while the number of women victims reached 5,775, including 2,552 killed and 3,223 injured.

The statement pointed out that the catastrophic conditions caused by the aggression and blockade have increased the risks faced by women and children in Yemen. UN reports for 2025 indicate that more than one million children currently suffer from some form of disability as a direct result of hostilities and the the health system collapse.

It also highlighted that 6.2 million women and girls are at risk of gender-based violence, confirming an increase in violence rates by more than 63% compared to pre-aggression levels, with documented crimes and assaults against women in various regions.

The organization stated: “The aggression and blockade have deprived women and children of their right to healthcare, with medical facilities targeted and epidemics spreading.” It noted that nearly 17 million people suffer from severe hunger, while more than 2.6 million children under five suffer from severe malnutrition, including 630,000 children with life-threatening acute malnutrition.

According to the statement, over 1.5 million women, including pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, suffer from malnutrition, of whom 650,495 women suffer from moderate malnutrition. Every two hours, one woman and six newborns die due to pregnancy or birth complications. The estimated number of women at risk of death during pregnancy or childbirth is approximately 17,000. More than 50% of deliveries are performed by untrained individuals, and nearly 70% of essential childbirth medicines are unavailable in the country due to the blockade.

It further indicated that around 8.1 million women and girls of reproductive age need assistance to access reproductive health services, with an estimated 195,000 expected to face complications requiring medical intervention to save their lives. A total of 12.5 million women need life-saving reproductive health and protection services.

The Intisaf Organization affirmed that the continuation of the aggression and the air, land, and sea blockade for nearly 11 years, along with systematic direct targeting of the Yemeni people, has led to the displacement of thousands of families, deteriorating economic conditions, and rising poverty levels.

It added: “This has increased the suffering of women due to deteriorating living conditions, exposing them to many risks due to displacement. The number of displaced persons exceeds five million, 75% of whom are women, children, and the elderly, increasing their likelihood of experiencing violence. One in three displaced households is headed by women, 31% of Yemeni girls are out of school, and female illiteracy has risen to 60% in some governorates.”

The statement also addressed the consequences of the aggression and blockade, which forced thousands of children into child labor. Currently, around 2.1 million children are working, representing about 35% of children aged 5–17, with over 1.8 million working in harsh conditions and deprived of their basic rights.

The organization held the American, Israeli, and Saudi aggressors fully responsible for all serious crimes and violations committed against civilians, especially women and children, from the beginning of the aggression to the present.

It called on the international community, UN organizations, and human rights and humanitarian bodies to assume legal , humanitarian responsibility for these violations and crimes , to take immediate , effective action to stop the aggression and protect civilians.

It also demanded the formation of an independent and neutral international committee to investigate all crimes committed against the Yemeni people and hold accountable anyone proven to be involved.