Today, the closing session of the “Political Parties and Transitional Justice” initiative was held in the city of Taiz under the theme: “Towards a Shared Political Vision to Advance Transitional Justice in Yemen.”

The event was organized by SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties in partnership with the Abductees’ Mothers Association, as part of the SPARK project – Supporting Peace in Yemen through Accountability, Reconciliation, and Knowledge Exchange, with support from DT Institute.

The roundtable brought together representatives of the local authorities, political parties and forces, victims and survivors, civil society organizations, researchers and experts, as well as a number of local stakeholders. The event aimed to strengthen dialogue and create broader spaces for consensus on transitional justice, reconciliation, and peacebuilding in Yemen.

During the workshop, participants reviewed the “Political Parties and Transitional Justice” guide, including its methodology and the key issues it addresses. The discussion also examined the positions of political parties and forces on transitional justice, as well as transitional justice mechanisms and the opportunities and challenges associated with their implementation in the Yemeni context.

Participants also discussed the role of political parties and forces in building consensus around transitional justice, ways to build on areas of agreement and convergence while overcoming differences, and the possibility of incorporating transitional justice issues into the agendas and programs of political actors.

The discussions further highlighted the importance of including victims, survivors, and civil society organizations as key stakeholders in justice processes and political development. Participants also explored opportunities for building political consensus and the role of local and international partners in supporting transitional justice and peacebuilding efforts.

This closing roundtable marked the culmination of the “Political Parties and Transitional Justice” initiative, which sought to develop a shared narrative among political parties on the concepts of transitional justice, bring political perspectives closer together, and identify areas of consensus on issues of justice and reconciliation.

From dialogue to consensus… and from consensus to peace.