As part of ongoing efforts to promote women’s rights and address the growing threats hindering their progress, HUMAN ACCESS implemented several important and targeted activities in a number of Yemeni governorates. These activities were carried out within the framework of the project to provide livelihood services to the most vulnerable women and girls in Yemen, funded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

In Hadhramaut Governorate, a group psychosocial support session was held in Mukalla city. The session utilized art and creative expression to provide a safe space for participants to express their feelings and thoughts, release pent-up emotions, and foster interaction and mutual support through a range of artistic activities and techniques. Case management activities also continued, including receiving cases, providing social and psychological support, monitoring the needs of beneficiaries, and referring them to specialized services when necessary.

In Marib Governorate, two training courses were launched in Al-Rawda area and Al-Mil camps. The first course, in sewing and tailoring, targeted seven women beneficiaries, while the second, in henna art, targeted nine beneficiaries. These courses are designed to empower women to enter the job market and start their own businesses. 

Additionally, an awareness session on gender-based violence was held, attended by 20 women. Furthermore, 315 dignity kits containing essential items for women were distributed to alleviate the suffering of women living in vulnerable situations.

In Hodeidah Governorate, community awareness sessions were conducted in Hays District, targeting 206 women and girls visiting the safe space. These sessions addressed a range of important issues, including defining gender-based violence, the dangers of being deprived of education, the importance of life skills for women and girls, the importance of official documentation, the harms of early marriage, and other topics to enhance women's and girls' awareness of their rights and how to protect themselves.

Group psychosocial support sessions were also conducted, targeting 91 women and girls. These sessions addressed several important issues, such as psychological support for children, managing anxiety and fear, mood disorders, and the pressures and conflicts resulting from early marriage. 

A session on the mental health of humanitarian workers and the community was also held to commemorate World Humanitarian Day, along with another session aimed at addressing the psychological effects of trauma and promoting a sense of psychological security amidst the harsh conditions in Yemen.

During the course of a week, the Child Space in Hays District organized a variety of educational, recreational, artistic, and physical activities to support mental health. These activities targeted 211 children, in an effort to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and psychological well-being. The activities also intended to raise children's awareness of the importance of expressing their opinions and feelings safely, and of how to deal with potentially dangerous situations and behaviors. Furthermore, they promoted values of humanity, cooperation, empathy, and helping others in an age-appropriate manner, while developing skills in focus, attention, thinking, and collaboration.