Sharaka: Survivor-Led Accountability is an initiative that advances survivor-centered approaches to justice and accountability in Yemen. The project works in close partnership with Yemeni civil society organizations to elevate survivor voices, document lived experiences of harm, and strengthen locally driven pathways toward accountability in the context of ongoing conflict.
Through collaborative research, dialogue, and capacity strengthening, Sharaka supports civil society actors in shaping transitional and restorative justice approaches that reflect the priorities and realities of affected communities. The initiative emphasizes ethical engagement, trauma-informed practices, and survivor leadership in the design and implementation of accountability processes.
The project also convenes practitioners, researchers, and policy actors to reflect on emerging lessons from Yemeni civil society and to explore how justice processes can remain responsive to survivors while navigating complex political and security realities.
A Survivor-Led Accountability Framework for Yemen
One of the project’s central outcomes is the development of a Survivor-Led Accountability Framework, informed by consultations with Yemeni civil society and grounded in survivor perspectives. The framework outlines principles, approaches, and practical pathways for advancing accountability that center survivor dignity, agency, and participation while remaining attentive to the constraints of ongoing conflict. As a working document, the framework is intentionally designed to remain flexible and adaptable, allowing it to evolve alongside shifting regional dynamics and emerging insights from survivors and civil society actors.
The framework is intended as a resource for civil society actors, policymakers, and international practitioners seeking to support ethical, locally informed justice processes in Yemen.
You can access the full framework here