Ministry News and Events

Photo from the meeting between the Minister of State for Women’s Affairs and the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Mohammed Al-Faqmi.

2 min read 5 October 2026 Minister of State for Women’s Affairs Discusses with the Minister of Planning Strengthening Women’s Empowerment and Integrating Women’s Issues into Development Plans Minister of State for Women’s Affairs, Dr. Ahd Jaasous, discussed with Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Mohammed Al-Faqmi ways to strengthen women’s empowerment, integrate women’s issues into development plans, and expand women’s participation in government institutions.

Minister of State for Women’s Affairs with the Minister of Public Works and Roads.

Events and Conferences 5 October 2026 Minister of State for Women’s Affairs Participates in the Launch of a Workshop on Community Resilience and Building Adaptive Communities in Aden Minister of State for Women’s Affairs, Dr. Ahd Mohammed Jaasous, contributed to the launch of a workshop on community resilience and adequate housing, organized by the Ministry of Public Works and Roads in the interim capital, Aden, to mark the 2026 Arab and World Habitat Day. Read more

Photo from the meeting of the Minister of State for Women’s Affairs with a delegation from the National Forum for Youth Leadership for Decision-Making (NFYD).

Meetings 4 October 2026 Minister of State for Women’s Affairs Discusses Proposals with the National Forum for Youth Leadership to Promote Women’s Economic Empowerment and Participation in Decision-Making Minister of State for Women’s Affairs, Dr. Ahd Mohammed Jaasous, reviewed with the National Forum for Youth Leadership for Decision-Making proposals to promote women’s economic empowerment, strengthen leadership capacities, and expand women’s participation in decision-making. Read more

From the meeting between the Minister of State for Women’s Affairs and the UN Women Representative in Yemen.

International Cooperation 27 September 2026 Jaasous Discusses with UN Women the Importance of the National Strategic Plan in Yemen Minister of State for Women’s Affairs, Dr. Ahd Jaasous, met today in Aden with UN Women Representative in Yemen, Dina Zorba, to discuss strengthening cooperation on women’s issues and the importance of the National Strategic Plan in advancing women’s empowerment and participation. Read more

Photo from the meeting between the Minister of State for Women’s Affairs and the “Southern Women for Peace” group.

Meetings 27 September 2026 Minister of State for Women’s Affairs Discusses with “Southern Women for Peace” Strengthening Women’s Role in Government and Public Service Institutions Minister of State for Women’s Affairs, Dr. Ahd Jaasous, discussed with the “Southern Women for Peace” group ways to strengthen women’s participation in government and public service institutions, and support their access to decision-making positions and leadership roles. Read more

Yemeni women ministers meeting the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Yemen

International Cooperation 31 March 2026 Yemeni Women Ministers Discuss Development and Women’s Empowerment with UK Ambassador The ministers of Planning and International Cooperation, Legal Affairs and Women’s Affairs discussed support for women-led ministries and development efforts with the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Yemen. Read more

Abdulrahman Al-Mahrami meeting the ministers of Legal Affairs and Women’s Affairs

Official Meetings 31 March 2026 Al-Mahrami Calls for Qualified Women to Join State Institutions and Decision-Making Presidential Leadership Council member Abdulrahman Al-Mahrami called for wider participation by qualified women in state institutions, decision-making and external representation, describing it as a foundation for development and recovery. Read more