Events

YPF Members Meet Minister of State Waleed Al-Abara

March 31, 2026 Online via ZOOM

The Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies hosted a virtual meeting that connected members of the Yemen Peace Forum (YPF), including youth groups and civil society organizations, with Yemen’s Minister of State, Waleed Al-Abara. During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the government’s experience engaging with international human rights mechanisms, the challenges facing civil society, and the […]

YPF Members Brief the International Diplomats on Developments in Southern Yemen

March 10, 2026 Online via ZOOM

Members of the Yemen Peace Forum (YPF) discussed the implications of recent developments in the southern governorates during a briefing with representatives of the international community, researchers, and experts, amid concerns over instability and growing security and military challenges. The briefing, held on March 10, was attended by representatives from the Embassies of the Netherlands, […]

“Towards an Eco-Friendly Community:” The Yemen Peace Forum concluded its event at Al-Mahrah University

February 2, 2026 Al-Mahrah University

The Yemen Peace Forum concluded an open day event on February 3, 2026, at Al- Mahrah University, as part of the campaign “Towards Environmentally Friendly Universities,” facilitated by the Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies. Held under the theme “Towards an Eco-Friendly Community,” the event was organized with the support of the local authority in Al-Mahrah […]

The Launch of Transitional Justice Week

Transitional Justice Week in Yemen commenced on August 29, marking the launch of an initiative aimed at highlighting the importance of transitional justice in achieving sustainable peace in Yemen. Led by the Transitional Justice Team at the Yemen Peace Forum in partnership with the Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies, events running from August 29 to […]

YPF Members Engage With Yemeni Political Parties on Issues Critical to Yemen’s Future

Online via ZOOM

The Yemen Peace Forum (YPF) held a series of meetings between January and July 2025, bringing together members—including representatives from youth and civil society organizations (CSOs)—and senior officials from Yemeni political parties. The initiative aimed to strengthen effective communication between political parties, youth, and CSOs by creating an open dialogue, fostering a deeper understanding of […]

YPF Members Discuss Youth and Civil Society Peace Priorities with the UN and the International Community

Members of the Yemen Peace Forum (YPF) initiative, a track II youth and civil society platform, held extensive meetings in Amman with UN officials and representatives from the international community. The meetings were held as part of the Sana’a Center’s efforts to provide Yemeni youth and CSOs with the opportunity to engage with key international […]

Yemen Peace Forum Launches Institutional Capacity Building Program for CSOs

February 20, 2024 to February 25, 2024

The Yemen Peace Forum (YPF) recently launched a capacity building program to help civil society organizations (CSOs) respond to local needs and increase their influence over issues related to peace and conflict in Yemen. The series began with a four-day intensive workshop, which ran from Feb 20-25th 2024. The workshop aimed to equip 27 civil […]

The Yemen Peace Forum Organizes a Panel Discussion in Mukalla on the Role of Art in Preserving Historical Memory

September 23, 2023

Wednesday, August 23, Mukalla  – The youth component of the Yemen Peace Forum (YPF) organized a panel discussion in Mukalla, Hadramawt, focusing on the role of art in preserving historical memory. Attended by prominent artists and local figures from Hadramawt governorate, the session provided the opportunity to discuss the role of art and culture in […]

SC organizes a Training Workshop for YPF-II Members, focusing on Knowledge Production policies and mechanisms

August 17, 2023

Thursday, August 17 – The Yemen Peace Forum (YPF) organized a training workshop for its Phase II members, focusing on research and knowledge production and the Sanaa Center’s editorial and publishing policies and processes.  Thirty YPF II members, including youth and civil society organization (CSO) representatives, attended the online workshop. The workshop was the first […]

YPF Workshop Focuses on Humanitarian, Development, and Peace Interventions in Yemen

More than 25 Yemeni organizations participated in an online workshop on July 11 focused on providing local feedback to a proposed overhaul of the humanitarian, development, and peace approach in Yemen. The workshop – organized under the Sana’a Center’s Yemen Peace Forum (YPF), a track II youth and civil society platform – gave an opportunity […]