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Noon Women's Coalition, in partnership with PASS-Peace for Sustainable Societies and the Saferworld organization implemented a training on "Digital Cybersecurity and Investigative Evidence" as part of the Resource Change Phase II: Supporting Women's Rights Organizations (WROS) and Women's Networks in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States (FCAS) in Aden Governorate. In the opening of the training, Ms. Bahia Hassan Al-Saqqaf, President of PASS Foundation -Peace for Sustainable Societies welcomed the Judge First General Solicitor Fawzi Ali. She explained that the importance of holding the training lies in providing a number of prosecutors, criminal investigation officers, and security officers with the concepts of the basics of digital cybersecurity, investigative evidence, privacy protection, and ways to protect systems, networks, devices from electronic and digital attacks and electronic extortion. Al-Saqaf explained that PASS-Foundation aims to contribute to the building of a modern civilian State, promote awareness and drive members of society towards achieving sustainable development, see it as a coexisting society, sustainable development, consolidate the values and altitudes of civic action, respect diversity and promote sustainable development. Appreciate the efforts of those involved in overcoming the difficulties and establishing the success of the training. Wish getting benefit from the training and reflect it on the ground in their work offices. Afra Al-Hariri, the coordinator of the Noon Women's Coalition expressed her happiness of all the guest’s presence. She pointed out that the Noon Women's Coalition was founded on November 22, 2022, in Aden city, and includes fifteen women from different fields and specializations. Al-Hariri pointed out that the first project was completed in the public sanitation service improvement in Saira and Khor Maksr district. She pointed out that the Noon Women's Coalition was formed with the support of PASS and Severworld. The first project was implemented through which the community can be represented by Noon Women's Coalition. (Criminal Research Department, Al-Shab Hospital, Education department Sira district, Local Authority of the two departments, Autism Society and Hayat Foundation for Early Intervention, she added that we are in the process of the second project to establish a unit to investigate crimes of cyber extortion... She noted that the Noon Women's Coalition and Pass Foundation would work with Severworld support by establishing a unit to investigate and equip it with all the programs and equipment that the Department could operate in the Public Prosecutor's Office to Combating cybercrime. Judge First General Solicitor Fawzi Ali affirmed the importance of cybercrime and cyber extortion as it is considered a fact in a place due to developments in our Yemeni society and at the regional and international level. Noting that it has become highly reliant on digital data, which leads to violation and extortion, he praised the interest of the Pass Foundation- Peace in sustainable societies represented by Professor Bahia al-Saqaf, and the Noon Cluster of feminists represented by Professor Afrah Al-Hariri. Trainer Mr. Qaher Ali Saeed reviewed interlocutors on cybersecurity, privacy protection, ways of protecting against hacks, information security elements, attention to personal data, enhancing the protection of IT systems and taking all necessary measures to protect users from potential risks in the field of Internet use. As well as the participants learned about the types of cybercrimes, the most prominent risks of using the internet, and how information security specialists use procedures to strengthen passwords, encryption, control access permissions, and legal liability.

Fatima al-Abadi The PASS Foundation - Peace for Sustainable Societies, funded by the European Union, in partnership with the Resonate! Yemen Foundation and Deep Root Foundation, held the second consultative workshop with active civil society leaders in Lahij governorate - within “Institutionalizing Peace in Yemen project "to advance a common vision of peace infrastructure. During the workshop that held from 09 to 07 November, an advance a common vision of peace infrastructure in the transition process was promoted and a number of issues were discussed/ competing for local materials and how to reform the State's system of rational management, demobilization and reintegration of armed formations, reduction of hate speech, promotion of development and the economic aspect, internally displaced persons, and national reconciliation. During the workshop launching, which was attended by 20 participants from various sectors, including representatives of universities, the judiciary, security and the media, civil society and various age groups, participants stopped A Minute of Mourning and Reading Al-Fatiha for Palestinian Martyrs who fallen in Israel's recent and ongoing aggression against Gaza City. During the workshop launching, Ms. Bahia Al-Saqaf- the PASS Foundation President delivered an opening speech and began by welcoming all attendees with the participation of Mr. Saeb Abdulaziz Saeed, Director General of Social Affairs and Labor Office in Lahij governorate, and Security Deputy Director General in the governorate Mr. Ali Ahmed Amr. Al-Saqaf said that the project of "Institutionalizing Peace in Yemen " is being implemented in the liberated governorates at the level of Yemen with the aim of producing a comprehensive peace vision in all development, economic and social sectors.  She said that the empowerment projects had been highlighted in Lahij governorate, and the Foundation had already held a two-day panel discussion with community leaders and good outputs.  The governorate of Lahij is one of the governorates that has been deprived of many special development projects. International organizations have little to do with Lahij, and the Foundation needs to listen and benefit from several social figures to broaden the vision of the governorate's needs, which is the main purpose of implementing the second workshop in the portfolio and raising its needs for international organizations.  Al-Saqaf noted that one of the Foundation's objectives is to contribute to drawing the alphabets of civic action and respect for diversity and difference, to empower young people and women politically and socially, to advance members of society towards sustainable development, to contribute to the building of a modern civil state, to promote legal awareness and to establish the principle of social justice and respect for human rights.  In turn, Director General of the Office of Social Affairs and Labor in Lahij Governorate, Professor Saeb, thanked PASS Foundation - Peace for Sustainable Societies for the implementation of the second meeting with governorate cadres and personalities interested in development work in various fields.  she stressed on the importance of attracting international organizations that are active and networking with various stakeholders to work towards the development of Lahij governorate and the implementation of sustainable projects.  During the workshop three-day, in Al-Houtat, the capital of the governorate, participants gave a detailed explanation of the most prominent local resources in Lahij, a competition that amounts to violence and societal division. They cited the reasons for that competition and how best to address the causes of the competition at the provincial and national levels. and to discuss the development promotion, the economic aspect and steps to be taken to achieve post-war development and identify those responsible for its implementation.  During the second day, issues were mentioned that contribute to fueling hate speech, examining the causes and extent of their association with the national level and identifying the steps that limit it, as well as discussing the issue of displaced persons and practices that contribute to creating tension between displaced persons and the host community and how they can succeed in positive coexistence, and identifying the necessary requirements that the State should provide to ensure the voluntary return of displaced persons to their areas.  On the third and final day, participants were confined to national-level pilgrimage and conduct by armed formations and examined the reasons why individuals integrated into those formations are committing such practices as to address them. The most prominent conflict-affected areas were confined to Lahij and identified the form of reconciliation that would serve to achieve justice and restore the social fabric. The PASS Foundation- Peace for Sustainable Societies implemented the first consultative workshop with civil society leaders in Lahij last July 16, centered on measuring opinion on 6 issues that are "security and justice, education and culture of peace (rationalization of religious and media discourse), social justice, wealth and power, transitional justice, and economic reform."

 A community meeting titled” the horizon of post-conflict democratization” Samah Emdad This morning, at the PASS Foundation Hall, was held implemented by the Southern Feminist Coalition in partnership with the Noon Women's Coalition and PASS Peace Foundation for sustainable societies for one day in Aden governorate. The meeting opened with the reading of the Holy Koran of Al-Fateha Haddad on the spirit of the Palestine martyrs. They are deeply saddened by the bombings and violations against children and the Palestinian people.  In a speech, Ms. Bahia Hassan Al-Saqqaf, the chairwoman the Foundation (PASS) -Peace for Sustainable Societies welcomed all presents and introduce the Foundation as a voluntary institution founded on January 15, 2020 and made public on February 22, 2022 and has a ministerial license approved by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor. The Foundation aims to contribute to the building of a modern    civic State, promote awareness and drive members of society towards sustainable development, see it as a coexisting society, sustainable development, consolidate the values and altitudes of civic action, respect diversity and promote sustainable development.  Ms. Aisha Taleb, the Southern Women's Coalition chairwoman, explained that the Coalition is a civil society organization that seeks to advance the role of Southern women, build their capacities and empower them in decision-making positions and build the peacemaking industry.  The meeting was moderated by facilitator Mr. Ali Al-Naki, a journalist and community activist on the democratization and phases concept. Noting that our Arab countries have immunity to change and transformations that they have gained because of the high illiteracy rate among their people and the swelling of the culture level of individual loyalties.  He reviewed the democratization stages, decision-making, consolidation of democratization, the democratic maturity stage, the difference between democratization and democracy, and the stage of transition to liberalism. He pointed out that liberalism is an affirmation of individuals and groups rights from abuse of power to liberalism enjoys greater freedom.  He emphasized that Liberalism was characterized by equality, freedom of belief and thought, and the State be neutral in economic and social rights.  He also addressed for the factors that affecting democratic transition, including internal factors, political culture, the economy, civil society, parties and external factors.  In the third axis, he also referred to two categories in the democratic transition mechanisms. the peaceful democratization where the process of democratization takes place without any recourse by external parties in the case of the external factor. Essential basic elections are the process of peaceful transition in free, fair and transparent elections, which it can truly express about the group of citizens to choose their representatives. He said about the non-peaceful that represent by using violence to initiate the process of democratization.  The community meeting was interspersed with many debates, interventions and the views presentation of in a moral atmosphere characterized by members of political parties and components, women's cadres and civil society organizations understanding.   At the end of the community meeting, the memorial photographs were taken.

International and Arab failure to prevent the annihilation of the Palestinian people must end A Joint Statement by 48 Human Rights Organizations from Eight Arab Countries   The undersigned Arab human rights organizations call on permanent member states of the United Nations Security Council and member states of the League of Arab States to take immediate action to prevent the situation in Gaza from developing into the crime of genocide against Palestinian civilians. The undersigned organizations urge these countries to assume their legal and political responsibility, and urgently submit to the Security Council a draft resolution within the framework of Chapter 7 of the United Nations Charter for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, immediately secure safe humanitarian passages to deliver vital aid, and put an end to Israel’s use of starvation as a tactic of war. The outbreak of the bloody events in Israel and Palestine began on 7 October 2023. American President Joe Biden, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have made numerous irresponsible political statements affirming Israel’s absolute right, unconditional to respecting international law, to defend itself in response to Hamas attacks. Biden, Macron and Sunak have not prioritized the protection of civilians, as required by international humanitarian law and the laws of war. They have further disregarded the principles of proportionality and distinction, which are applied in armed conflicts to limit harm and damage to the civilian population and civilian infrastructure as a result of military operations, and must be taken into consideration before directing military strikes. Some of these countries have materially reinforced their irresponsible political statements by sending war fleets, even after the occupation army began its retaliatory operations, directing its military strikes against Palestinian civilians, and United Nations schools, hospitals and shelters in violation of all international laws. The Israeli attacks have caused massive destruction of civilian infrastructure, and horrific injuries among civilians, including children and women. This dangerous unconditional support did not diminish even after public statements by Israeli political and military leaders calling for the forced displacement of civilians in Gaza, and threatening genocidal crimes against the Palestinians, described as “human animals” by Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Governments from the Arab region and international community alike have failed to condemn such inflammatory and dehumanizing rhetoric, which incites to violence and genocide against the Palestinians. These governments’ silence  greenlights Israel’s continued perpetration of crimes against civilians in Gaza and the West Bank, amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity. On 18 October, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi responded in a statement to Israel’s plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from their lands, suggesting that they should be displaced to the Negev Desert and not to Sinai; announcing his understanding of Israel’s goal of liquidating resistance to the occupation without addressing the need to end the occupation. The majority of Arab governments have failed to use their economic, political, diplomatic, and moral resources and tools to pressure Israel and its allies to lift the siege on Gaza, ensure a ceasefire, and prevent a war of annihilation. The League of Arab States failed to address the blockade imposed on Gaza, including Israel's use of starvation as a method of warfare, which constitutes a war crime and a crime against humanity. On 11 October, the League of Arab States issued a weak resolution, and did not include a unified Arab position on the war crimes currently being committed, including the crime of deliberate starvation of Palestinians in Gaza. Similarly, the Arab Group failed to take any initiative, whether in the Human Rights Council, the Security Council, or the General Assembly, to issue a UN resolution or recommendation for a ceasefire or opening of humanitarian relief corridors. In the meantime, the Palestinian Authority has gradually turned into a security arm of the occupation, and currently lacks any legitimacy; it is only used by the occupation to restrict rights and freedoms in the West Bank. The undersigned organizations unequivocally condemn the targeting and hostage-taking of Israeli and foreign civilians on 7 October, in the context of Hamas’ attacks on Israel. At the same time, we stress that the heavy civilian casualties resulting from Israel’s escalated response requires a different approach from the international community. The international community should examine in-depth the causes of the outbreak of violence and its recurrence, and it must also change course on the decades-long international failure to prevent Israel’s repeated and escalating violations of international resolutions and agreements while defending the rights of the Palestinians to self-determination and return. The occupation authorities' crimes against the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip over the course of more than ten days is not a new development, but instead represents an extension of Israeli policy and practice that has been ongoing for more than half a century. Over this time,  thousands of Palestinian civilians have been killed, illegal Israeli settlements have expanded, and the siege of the Gaza Strip has been prolonged for more than eighteen years in cooperation with the Egyptian government; all the while confiscating Palestinians’ right to return and self-determination. According to successive UN reports, Israel has deliberately failed to conduct serious criminal investigations into the violations and crimes committed by its officials and forces against the Palestinian people, including  during “Operation Protective Edge,” the “Great March of Return,” “Operation Guardians of the Wall,” and “Operation Breaking Dawn,” among other military operations. Israel continues to maintain a criminal investigation system that does not adhere to international standards, and does not conduct comprehensive, effective, independent and impartial investigations into perpetrators, including those in leadership positions, military commanders, and government officials. Israel continues to prevent access to international investigators to investigate crimes committed in the occupied territories. Numerous  UN reports have indicated Israel's comprehensive policy of demographic engineering, in which  lands and resources are granted to its Jewish citizens only, after being seized from Palestinians. The Palestinian people, including refugees, are thus deprived of their basic and inalienable rights in practices amounting to the crime of apartheid, amid complete impunity. Accordingly, the signatory Arab organizations demand: All parties commit to an immediate ceasefire pursuant to an urgent UN Security Council resolution. Urgent humanitarian relief corridors are secured to ensure the delivery of vital aid to the besieged population in Gaza and while transporting the injured for treatment in safe areas without threatening their ability to return to Gaza afterwards.  The international community to obligate Israel to stop using starvation as a tactic of war, and to ensure the immediate and unconditional supply of water, fuel and electricity to the Gaza Strip in order to preserve the lives of civilians there. The opening of an urgent investigation by the International Criminal Court into all crimes committed by all parties since 7 October, ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to account and criminal justice. To ensure the impartiality of investigations, ICC investigators must be unconditionally allowed to enter all areas related to the conflict without restriction. The opening of an investigation by the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Palestinian territory, to understand the root causes and motivational factors for the outbreak and recurrence of violence, including incitement, hate speech, violence and murder committed by all parties. The holding of free and fair parliamentary and presidential elections in the occupied territories with the participation of all Palestinians without discrimination, ensuring that the Palestinian people choose their representatives to lead the process of achieving their right to self-determination in fulfillment of international law.   Signatory organizations:   Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) Adala For All Addameer Foundation for Rights and Liberties Algerian League for the Defense of Human Rights’ safeguarding Committee Aman Against Discrimination (ADD) Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE) Aswat Media Network Bahrain Center for Human Rights Baytna Organization BELaady Organization for Human Rights Caesar Families Association Center for Arab Unity Studies Center for Strategic Studies to Support Women and Children Committee for Justice Cultural Media Center-Yemen Defender Center for Human Rights Egyptian Front for Human Rights (EFHR) Egyptian Human Rights Forum ( EHRF) Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) EgyptWide for Human Rights Human Rights & Democracy Media Center “SHAMS” HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement Justitia Center for legal protection of human rights in Algeria Law and Democracy Support Foundation (LDSF) Libya Crimes Watch Libyan Center For Freedom Of Press ‏Libyan Organization for Independent Media (LOFIM) Maeen Center for Community Development Musaala Organization for Human Rights Mwatana for Human Rights National Autonomous Union of Public Administration Staff (SNAPAP) Palestinian Counseling center Palestinian Human Rights Organisation "PHRO" PASS Foundation - Peace for Sustainable Societies Refugees platform in Egypt Release me organization working with women SHOAA for Human Rights Sinai Foundation for Human Rights Syrian center for Media and Freedom of Expression Taafi initiative The Libyan center for freedom of press LCFP The Libyan Network for Legal Aid The Sudanese Human Rights Monitor (SHRM) TUNISIAN ASSOCIATION DEFENDING INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES (ADLI) Tunisian youth league Union of Detainees Wogood for Human Security Yemen Future Foundation for Media and Culture Development

PASS Foundation – Peace for Sustainable Societies as a member of CATALYST2030 MENA Region represented by the Program Officer; Ms. Shahenaz Bamosa, has participated in the Final Workshop of the "MENA Social Entrepreneurship Peer Exchange Program" in Beirut to conclude the policy paper entitled "The Role of Social Entrepreneurship in the Advancement of SDGs in the MENA Region". The Peer Exchange Program is conducted by COSV in Partnership with CATALYST2030 under the "SEE Change" project, co-funded by the European Union in Lebanon, and developed in collaboration with Oxfam in Lebanon and Beyond Group

PASS Foundation – Peace for Sustainable Societies represented by the Program Officer; Ms. Shahenaz Bamosa, has participated in a joint 3-day workshop in Amman as part of the Science Communication for Gender Equality and Social Cohesion Project, co-implemented by The Gender-Development Research & Studies Center (GDRSC) and CARPO – Center for Applied Research in Partnership with the Orient in Bonn, Germany, and funded by the German Academic Exchange Service. Bringing together German and Yemeni students with a civil society background, representatives of civil society organizations from Germany and Yemen, as well as Yemeni artists, aims to jointly assess and discuss challenges to social cohesion in Yemen and to develop ideas for promoting social cohesion through artistic expression. The objectives of this project are initiating and/or intensifying the networks and cooperation between higher education institutions and non-university partners, including German and Yemeni researchers and students, civil society stakeholders and artists in the fields of science communication, gender equality and social cohesion in Yemen, furthermore, developing innovative (knowledge) products promoting gender equality and social cohesion, and developing strategies for knowledge transfer between higher education institutions and non-university partners.

ضمن المخرج الثاني من مشروع "بناء السلام التصاعدي A-Z" قامت اللجنة المعنية بفتح المظاريف وتقييم العطاءات للمناقصة العامة رقم PS022301 في مجال (المقاولات) لمشروع "بيئة امنة لسلام مجتمعي"، والذي ينفذه تكتل "السلام والتنمية- PDC " بالشراكة مع مؤسسة PASS، والممول من منظمة سيفرورلد - عدن.   Within the Second Output of "Peace-Building from the Ground Up A-Z" project, the concerned Committee has opened the Envelopes and evaluated the Bids for Public Tender No. PS022301 in the Field of (Contracting) of the A secure environment for community peace Project, implemented by the Peace and Development Coalition - PDC in partnership with PASS, funded by SAFERWORLD -Aden.

A meeting was held between PASS-Peace Foundation for Sustainable Societies and Swiss Ambassador Thomas Ortel. The meeting included an induction about the Foundation and its work in the women and peacebuilding field . The discussion took place on the local context in Yemen generally and in Aden particularly, and it is likely that joint cooperation will take place in the future - Aden.