A newly released human rights report has documented 28,005 violations and crimes committed by Houthi militias against children in Yemen over the past decade, underscoring the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict on the country’s youngest and most vulnerable.

Key Findings

• Killings and Injuries: The report revealed that 4,595 children were killed and 6,317 injured between January 2015 and November 2025

‏• Forced Recruitment: Thousands of children were forcibly recruited into Houthi ranks, exposing them to front-line combat and severe psychological trauma OHCHR.

• Other Violations: The documented abuses also include arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, denial of education, and the use of schools for military purposes Human.

Humanitarian Impact

The violations highlight Yemen’s status as one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with 18.2 million people in need of assistance. Children, in particular, face compounded risks of malnutrition, displacement, and exploitation Human Rights.

International Response

Human rights organizations have called for urgent accountability measures and stronger international pressure to protect children in Yemen. Advocacy groups stress that the recruitment of minors and deliberate targeting of civilians may amount to war crimes under international law.