To mark International Women's Day, which falls on March 8th each year, and under the theme "Rights, justice, work for all women and girls," HUMAN ACCESS implemented a number of meaningful activities as part of its project to provide livelihood services to the most vulnerable women and girls in Yemen, funded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

In the city of Ataq in Shabwa Governorate, a Ramadan evening was organized in one of the commercial markets that includes a number of working women, in the presence of Samah Al-Khader, Secretary-General of the Yemeni Women’s Union in the governorate, who praised the efforts of HUMAN ACCESS and the support of UNFPA to protect women’s rights.

The Ramadan evening involved a variety of engaging and meaningful activities, such as fun competitions designed to spread joy and positivity, and the honoring of a successful woman. Speeches were also delivered, emphasizing the importance of supporting the rights and empowerment of all women and girls to make the Sustainable Development Goals a reality.

In Marib Governorate, a special event was held at Al-Jufaina camp for internally displaced persons. The event comprised two main components. The first focused on supporting women with disabilities and included an awareness session to boost self-confidence and promote self-esteem, as well as recreational activities.

The second component aimed to support and empower women. This included a bazaar showcasing and selling women's products to encourage self-reliance, a corner dedicated to psychological well-being to promote self-care, and recognition of the event's organizers and a group of successful women for their efforts and contributions to the community.

In Al Rawda area, 30 women working in stalls and local markets in a number of crafts were honored. The honoring included presenting certificates of thanks and appreciation, and symbolic gifts, to motivate them to continue working, to achieve their aspirations and face the complexities of life.

In Al-Wadi district, ready-made Iftar meals were distributed to 10 women survivors of gender-based violence, under the slogan "A meal of hope and food," to alleviate the suffering of families living in difficult conditions, as well as to raise awareness of the importance of the rights of women and girls, on the occasion of International Women's Day.