Welcome to FES Yemen

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung’s (FES) Yemen Office is one of more than 100 offices and projects worldwide affiliated to the Foundation’s division for international development cooperation. Officially established in 1999 in the old city of Sana'a, it works in close contact with nongovernmental organizations, academic research institutions and government institutions on different topics regarding the democratization process in Yemen, peace and security and socio-economic policies.

Peace and Security
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Peace and Security

The FES supports the democratization and the political development process of the Yemeni society with the aim to keep the character and the identity of the country alive. More

Economic Policies for Social Justice
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Economic Policies for Social Justice

The FES aims to create awareness among key actors of the Yemeni society for the challenges lying ahead with regards to the development of policy alternatives in the socio-economic field. More

Strengthening Democratic Transformation
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Strengthening Democratic Transformation

With different instruments the FES strives to enable women and youth to become equal partners in the social, economic, cultural and political life of the country. More

Jemen Gewerkschaftsmonitor

Jemen Gewerkschaftsmonitor

Berlin, 2024

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[Influence in the public policy]

Shaif Mohammed Ismail, Labib

[Influence in the public policy]

[Guide for pioneers (youths, researchers) in public policy]
Sana'a, 2023

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Zooming in on the Yemen war

Bales, Marius; Heinze, Marie-Christine; Mutschler, Max

Zooming in on the Yemen war

The future of warfare and human rights in the Middle East
Bonn, 2023

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The consequences of climate change in Hadramout

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Meet the team

Mahmoud Qaiyah

Mahmoud Qaiyah

Senior Program Manager

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Mohammed Al-Omari

Mohammed Al-Omari

Finance & Admin Manager

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Constantin Grund

Constantin Grund

Resident Representative

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Nadia Rennette

Nadia Rennette

Desk Officer Berlin

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