Women’s Public Participation in Yemen by 2030: A Scenario-Building Approach

These emphasize inclusivity and sustainability, and take into account the core principle of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals[2] (SDGs) and the impact of the war on both SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 16 (Just, Peaceful, and Inclusive Societies). [...] 5 Women’s Public Participation in Yemen by 2030: A Scenario-Building Approach P olitical and Legal Recommendations: To Local and National Authorities • Reform policies that inhibit women’s participation in public life • Strengthen legal mechanisms to protect women from gender-based violence (GBV) • Encourage and promote women’s formal employment • Set a minimum age of marriage To the UN and the In. [...] Political and Legal Recommendations To National Authorities • Reform Policies that Inhibit Women’s Participation in Public Life: ○ Enshrine the commitment of the government and state institutions to international agreements, UN resolutions, and laws for women’s representation. [...] • Work Hand-in-Hand with Religious Leaders to Promote Women in Public Life: ○ Provide counternarratives and interpretations of Islamic texts that underline respect and compassion, highlight women’s important role in society (both at home and in the public sphere), and denounce violence against women. [...] Day 2: The day started with a summary of the previous day’s work, transitioning to discussions on various issues like the role of organizations in addressing gender- based violence, women’s struggles for a better future, societal responses to restrictions on women, and the future of Yemeni women in the public judiciary.