Buthaina Al Salwi – تابوهات Taboohat

Shaming the women who work

In my opinion, much of Yemeni society still rejects women who work. Despite the great difficulties faced by working women in Yemen, however, they have been able to both contribute to the national economy and improve it in recent years. Statistics show…

Child Marriage by Buthaina Al Salwi

Child marriage: a problem in several Arab countries

The vast majority of child brides are vulnerable girls living under poor economic and social conditions.

Child Marriage by Buthaina Al Salwi, Muna Al Hilali

Childhood murder in the name of marriage

Suicide in Yemen and Iraq is linked to child marriage. Some girls tragically find suicide as a last resort to escape marriages they have been forced into.

Women & Work by Buthaina Al Salwi

The first girl in my tribe

In many areas across Yemen, it is still difficult for women to work. It can even be shameful to be a working woman, especially if the woman works in a mixed place or in a market. In my village, women only work…

Youth Participation by Buthaina Al Salwi

The sound of the gun won and the voices of our youth were lost

The political situation for young people in Yemen is very different compared to other countries. The youth here try to participate actively on the political scene and always seek to contribute to political decision-making. However, due to numerous obstacles and marginalisation, their…

Collective Action by Buthaina Al Salwi

Building collective influence

Collectiva Shamila may face difficulties in getting accepted in some countries in the Arab region due to the multiplicity of cultures included.

Envisioning the Future by Buthaina Al Salwi

The Dream of Immigration

If the truce remains in place and expands to include the opening of key roads between the governorates and re-launching of commercial flights, then the situation for Yemenis will significantly change.