Aden – 6 January 2026
This morning, Tuesday, Insaf Center for Rights and Development concluded an awareness workshop on child-friendly policing practices for 50 officers and staff from police departments across Aden governorate, including juvenile police.
The workshop is part of the project Supporting Awareness and Facilitating the Enforcement of Children’s Rights in the Yemeni Conflict, implemented by Insaf Center for Rights and Development over two days with support from the DT Institute.
The workshop aimed to introduce participants to the concept of juveniles and the basic principles for security agencies in dealing with juveniles in police stations. It also highlighted improper practices that constitute violations of children’s rights and should be avoided, in addition to emphasizing the importance of special protection and the legal and international framework for handling juvenile cases.
Salim Al-Aghbari, Director of Programs and Projects at Insaf Center for Rights and Development, said about the workshop:
“This workshop represents the first step in coordinating with various relevant institutions, primarily law enforcement and judicial authorities. It reflects Insaf Center’s deep commitment to cooperation and role integration between civil society and different stakeholders to achieve a real impact in society, promoting rights and empowering institutions to perform their roles effectively while adhering to the highest standards and ethics in humane treatment of children, whether victims or juveniles.”
Akram Ahmed Abdu, a duty officer at Al-Mansoura Police, added:
“Today’s workshop was wonderful and very useful. We learned how to handle juvenile cases during investigations, consider the child’s needs, protect them, and treat them properly. Honestly, it was an eye-opening awareness session, and we thank the Insaf Center team for enabling our participation and introducing us to child-friendly policing practices.”
Lubna Wade’a’, Assistant Director of Family Protection and Investigator for Women and Children Affairs at Sheikh Othman Police, commented:
“I benefited from this course by understanding the concept of a juvenile — a child aged 7 to 15 — and how to handle them during investigations. We learned how to separate them from adults, approach them calmly, and ensure their comfort and safety so they can feel secure and speak about incidents without fear. Juvenile cases from police stations are referred to the Juvenile Care Center, where children receive greater safety and comfort compared to mixed adult police stations.”
The workshop also explained the rights guaranteed to children under Yemeni law and international conventions, outlined the role of law enforcement in protecting juveniles and society, included participant interventions, and showcased some success stories from the lives of juveniles handled by police in the districts.
