Women’s Empowerment in Yemen During The Protracted Humanitarian Crisis 2014-2023

Abstract

This research descibes the situation of Yemeni women during the protracted humanitarian crisis in 2014-2023 caused by the country's complex historical background. It also analyzes how women's empowerment was implemented during the crisis. Currently, Yemeni women are the ones who suffer the most from severe gender inequality, facing difficulties in exercising their fundamental rights. Limited services have significantly impacted the implementation of women's empowerment. This research utilized Kabeer's gender equality and empowerment theory by emphasizing education, paid work, and political representation in the achievement of empowerment. According to this theory agency, resources, and achievement are three integral elements for achieving gender equality and empowerment. The provisional argument is that numerous factors and variables contributed to women’s difficulties in exercising their rights which also hindered the implementation of women’s empowerment. Based on research findings, it was found that the protracted humanitarian crisis cooperately hindered women's empowerment in Yemen due to the fragile political situation, religious beliefs, and societal norms towards women which view women as inferior to men, making women even more vulnerable.