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Resolution Proposal (Yemen)

Yemen in the past and know today is passing throughout a lot of thing very bad. They are passing throughout violence, in the pass they past through earthquakes, flood, drought, insect bites, and ect.. The people are fighting for the leaders. The people in Yemen is very poor. They don't have water, food, homes, and ect...

 I could help them by seeding them food, water, money and more things. I can go to their country and help them. I could help them by driving them or going with them to the hospitals and with my money make houses for them so they can live. I could look for more help so they can live with their families and happy. I can really help them to live.


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Human Rights Issues (Yemen)

Yemen, with a population of approximately 23 million, is a republic whose law provides for presidential election by popular vote from among at least two candidates endorsed by parliament. In 2006 citizens reelected President Ali Abdullah Saleh to another seven-year term in a generally open and competitive election, but one characterized by multiple problems with the voting process and the use of state resources on behalf of the ruling party. Saleh has led the country since 1978. The president appoints the prime minister, who is the head of government. The prime minister, in consultation with the president, selects the Council of Ministers. Although there are a number of parties, President Saleh's General People's Congress (GPC) dominated the government. 

Armed conflicts with the Houthi rebels in the North and with elements of the Southern Mobility Movement in southern governorates, as well as with Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) terrorists, affected the government's human rights performance. There were instances in which elements of the security forces acted independently of civilian control.

The main government human rights abuses included severe limitations on citizens' ability to change their government due to, among other factors, corruption, fraudulent voter registration, administrative weakness, and close political-military relationships at high levels. Arbitrary and unlawful killings, politically motivated disappearances, and reports of torture and other physical abuse accompanied the use of excessive force against civilians in internal conflict. Prisons and detention centers were in poor condition, and some private, largely tribal, ones operated without legal authorization or control. Arbitrary arrest and detention, sometimes incommunicado, and denial of fair public trial were widespread. Official impunity was common. The government restricted civil liberties, including freedoms of speech and of the press, including access to the Internet, peaceful assembly, and religious freedom. The judiciary was weak, corrupt, and lacked independence.

Official corruption and lack of government transparency were severe problems. International humanitarian groups estimated more than 300,000 persons were internally displaced as a result of the Saada conflict. Pervasive discrimination against women continued, as did early marriage, child labor, and child trafficking. Discrimination on the basis of religion, sect, and ethnicity was common. Workers' rights were restricted.

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Background History (Yemen)

Background History

• The History of Yemen has witnessed the interest of historians when coming to speak about the Arab-Islamic history in general and allocated for the history of Yemen before the advent of Islam chapters full with great events and linked them to the Himyarites. A long time passed whereYemen was isolated and the Yemenite civilization sites were beyond the interest of archaeologists who studied the sites of oriental ancient civilization.

Events

• This event was organized by the GIA in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy and the China Council for Promotion of International Trade. The conference was attended by 103 Chinese businessmen in addition to 235 Yemeni businessmen who were present during the Match-Making sessions. As a result, several projects were registered and have created 1493 jobs. In addition, the Chinese government’s cooperation with Yemen resulted in several development projects for infrastructure mainly, and capacity-building within the government ministries and agencies.

• The GIA conducted a workshop in coordination with our Embassy in Tokyo and the Japanese Embassy in Sana’a during the period April 13-14, 2008. Japanese investors, companies and investment and funding corporations were present during this event to promote the cooperation relations and economic partnerships between the two countries. The workshop had several speakers from both parties, and the General Manager of Japan Organization of Foreign Trade, Mr. Koniaso Fonnaki, delivered a presentation about the investment and trade relations between Japan and Middle East. During the match-making session, the Yemeni and Japanese businessmen spoke of the possibility of setting up joint ventures in the various economic sectors. 

Leaders

Opposition leaders say Ali Abdullah Saleh must step down in two weeks as they reject a Saudi-brokered Gulf initiative.

• Yemen's opposition has set a two-week deadline for President Ali Abdullah Saleh to step aside, rejecting a Saudi-brokered, Gulf-backed initiative to end the country's political turmoil.

• "We have renewed our emphasis on the need for speeding the process of (Saleh) standing down within two weeks. Therefore we will not go to Riyadh," Mohammed al-Mutawakkil, a prominent opposition leader, said on Thursday, referring to the proposed talks in the Saudi capital.This comes a day after five people were killed in the Yemeni capital Sanaa as forces loyal to a defected army general and pro-government fighters clashed, Al Jazeera's correspondents said.

• Two more people were killed on Wednesday in the southern city of Aden in clashes between security forces and anti-regime demonstrators.The defected general, Ali Mohsen, a kinsman of Saleh who has thrown his weight behind the opposition and whose military units are protecting protesters in Sanaa, has welcomed a mediation proposal by the six-nation Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) to end the unrest.

•  On Tuesday, tens of thousands of Yemenis staged protests against the proposal, with many saying it offers Saleh, in power since 1978, an immunity from prosecution.

Natural disasters

• Natural disasters have also caused extensive displacement in Yemen. This includes slow onset disasters such as drought and land erosion, as well as widespread flooding which has caused far more immediate displacement. Yemen is prone to floods (particularly during the monsoon season), landslides and earthquakes.

• In Yemen happen  a lot of disasters :

•  Earthquakes

• Flood

• Drought 

• Insects infestation

• A lot of people were killed and affected.

Poverty

• Poverty in Yemen are increasing as a segment of the society is falling beneath the poverty line,” adding “food for the destitute in Yemen remains out of reach and one out of three Yemenis suffers from chronic hunger.”  “Yemen’s difficult economic circumstances and the international food crisis adversely affected its efforts to reduce poverty and pushed an additional 6 percent of the population into poverty,” said the report.  According to UN estimates, more than 50 percent of Yemenis live under the poverty.

• Yemen is a poor country, and most of its citizens are either poor or very poor. Water problems are an important component of poverty.

Health issues

• In Yemen, as well as many other developing countries, the deadly disease of Malaria infects and disables its victims by bombarding its victims with painful fever and shivering of body. As days pass, the infected person looses his desire to eat, and death is soon to follow if the infected person is not treated. A Dr. says that Malaria is a disease derived from four species of parasitic protozoan that infects human red blood cells.

• Qat is the drug of choice in Yemen, and why shouldn`t it be. Qat is legally grown on farms in Yemen, and is legally distributed on the corner of the major streets in Sana`a, the capital of Yemen.

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Celebration of Culture (Yemen)

Language

• Arabic is the national and official language of Yemen. Arabic is a Afro Asiatic language and ranked 4 according to number of native speakers (323 million).

• We have compiled a list of common Arabic holiday phrases or words, which a traveller can use to get by in Yemen.

Religion

• The religion in Yemen is Islam.

• The religious groups in Yemen, majority of the population is comprised of Muslims. Other religions in Yemen are Christianity and Hinduism. The Muslims in Yemen, a majority is comprised of Sunnis. Sunnis are followed by Shi'i and Zaydi.

• Islam In Yemen emerged as a religion during 7th century AD. Mainly the northern portion of Yemen is occupied by the Zaydis. This group of Islam had the privilege of enjoying more pohttp://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=7930017491186945513wer in religious and political fields, in comparison to the other Islamic sects. The Sunni sect in Yemen, generally reside in the southern part of Yemen.

• In Yemen, Christians cover only a trace of the population. They are followers of Roman Catholicism in Yemen. Tourists can visit the beautiful Roman Catholic Church in the country. Similarly a very negligible number of followers of Hinduism are found in Yemen. The Hindu and Christians have settled in the southern coasts of Yemen. Religion in Yemen reflects the culture and society of Yemen.

• In Yemen, about 99% of the total population is consisted of the Muslims. Among the Muslim population of the country, 35% is consisted of the Shia Muslims, following the Zaydi School. The remaining 65% is consisted of the Sunni Muslims, or followers of the Shafi'i School. Besides the Shias and Sunnis in Yemen, there are Ismaili Muslims in the country.

• Government of Yemen allows the freedom of practice of other religions in the country, other than the state religion. However, the country takes severe steps against those Muslims who are willing to convert themselves to any other religions.

Cultural Traditions

• While veiling and an expensive brideprice are still common in Yemen today, modern wedding traditions may also include inviting the entire community to the celebration, and exotic wedding costumes of gold fabric, embellished with gold jewelry.

•  Professional musicians consider it their sacred duty to please the bride and groom, and guests may even take turns playing instruments. Sweet fritters are eaten by all of the wedding guests, symbolic of the wish that the newlyweds will have a sweet life together.

Cultural norms

•  Cultural norms underpin gun ownership.

• There are almost 17 million weapons in Yemen, according to unofficial figures.

• Almost every household has at least one gun.

Music 

• Music in Yemen is rich in melody. Its origin dates back to more than thousand years ago. The exotic charm of Arabian music is found in Yemen music. The culture and society of Yemen is reflected through the music of Yemen.

• Music in Yemen is generally based on poetry. Most of the songs are derived from poetry written by poets in Yemen or Arabic poetry of Classical period. In Yemen, music is performed in several styles.

•  Music in Yemen is often sung to accompany dance performances. These songs involve various instruments like gasaba, tabl, tunkarat and marfa. The other styles include metrical variations in the songs.

Dance

• Dance is being squeezed out of celebrations by young people more interested in practicing some modern moves.  Traditional singing is facing a similar threat from contemporary songs, which are increasingly popular with young people.  In women’s wedding halls, Yemeni dances are no longer popular among young girls. Many young people believe that modern dance of any kind is better than traditional Yemeni dance, because it provides a dialogue between cultures, demonstrates gracefulness—and gives them a better workout. 

• Everyone consider dancing to be a workout that only do during wedding ceremonies. Like dancing all kinds of dances with all kinds of styles, because everyone believe that can achieve, gracefulness and fitness.

Art

• Art in Yemen include pottery, basket weaving, beadworks, ceramics, enameled paintings, embroidery works, matting, artistic glass works, lace-making, leather works and handicrafts made of shells.

Etiquette

• The rules and conventions governing correct or polite behavior in society in general or in a specific social or professional group or situation.

• Etiquette is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior, according to the contemporary conventional norm within a society, social class, or group. Usually unwritten, an etiquette may reflect an underlying ethical code, or it may be codified in written form. Etiquette usually reflects formulas of conduct in which society or tradition have invested.

 Food 

• The Yemen dishes are very tasty and very rich condiments are used while cooking.

• The people of Yemen love to cook spicy dishes with lots of fresh herbs.

• People of Yemen love to consume meat. They prefer to eat lamb, beef and chicken. Meat is usually eaten either boiled or grilled. Generally, a broth or soup is prepared along with the dishes of meat. Yemen food also includes rice, lentils and cereals and fish is also consumed in the country. In Yemen, coffee is served at the end of a meal. 

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Country Overview (Yemen)

Location

•  Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Red Sea, between Oman and Saudi Arabia

Gography

• Formerly divided into two nations, the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen and the Yemen Arab Republic. The Republic of Yemen occupies the southwest tip of the Arabian Peninsula on the Red Sea opposite Ethiopia and extends along the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula on the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. Saudi Arabia is to the north and Oman is to the east. The country is about the size of France. A 700-mile narrow coastal plain in the south gives way to a mountainous region and then a plateau area.

• Area: 527,970 sq. km. (203,796 sq. mi.); about the size of California and Pennsylvania combined.

• Cities: Capital--Sanaa. Other cities--Aden, Taiz, Hodeida, and al-Mukalla.

• Terrain: Mountainous interior bordered by desert with a flat and sandy coastal plain.

• Climate: Temperate in the mountainous regions in the western part of the country, extremely hot with minimal rainfall in the remainder of the country. Humid on the coast.

Population

• 23,822,783 (July 2009 est.)

•  Population growth rate: 3.453% (2009 est.) 

• 23,495,361 (growth rate: 2.7%); infant mortality rate: 56.7/1000; life expectancy: 63.4; density per sq mi: 109(2010 est.)

• 22,230,531.(July 2007 est.)

 

Current Government Type

•  republic

 Political state

• Takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic , where the President of Yemen  is the head state, while the Prime Minister of Yemen  is the head of government.

Education and Literacy rates

• Education in Yemen was very much biased as because of the gender difference, which was prevalent in Yemen. Education was mostly imparted to boys at the religious schools where children were only asked to remember the Koran. However, the education system in Yemen started to improve only after the northern and southern regions of Yemen united.

• Education in Yemen consists of basic education (9 years) and secondary education (9 years). There were about 2,699,788 students and 90,478 teachers in Yemen in the year 1997. The students received Intermediate School Certificate after nine years of their schooling. Secondary schooling continues for 3 years. After passing the Secondary school examination.
• Yemen education provides scope for higher studies as well. Students enroll themselves at the universities, which takes a total of 4 years for completion. However, the time taken to complete medical studies and engineering is about 5 to 6 years.

• Attendance (2004 est.)--80% for boys at the primary level and 50% for girls. Attendance was 55% for boys at the secondary level and 22% for girls. Literacy (2004 est.)--50% overall, including 70% of males, 30% of females.

• Yemen’s illiteracy rate is set to decrease substantially in the coming years, particularly because the number of adults attending literacy classes has risen over the past few years.

• The rate of illiteracy has decreased from 56 percent in 1994 to 45.7 percent in 2004,” said Ahmed Abdullah, head of the Department for Erasing Illiteracy at the Ministry of Education. “In 2006, there were 128,080 people attending literacy classes nationwide, while in 2001 the number was only 66, 151.” 

• The study period at the literacy centres is two years, which is equivalent to reaching grade four at primary school. Students can also study for a third year, after which they can immediately join grade seven at school, according to Abdullah. 

 Languages

• Arabic 

Religions 

• The dominating religion is Islam.

• Among the religious groups in Yemen, majority of the population is comprised of Muslims. Other religions in Yemen are Christianity and Hinduism.

• Shaf’i (Sunni), Zaydi (Shia), and a small but growing number of Salafi (Sunni). Additionally, there are a small number of Jews, Christians, and Hindus.

 Birth rates

• Birth rate: 42.42 births/1,000 population (2008 est.) 

• Birth rate: 34.3/1000

Death rates

• Death rate: 7.83 deaths/1,000 population (2008 est.)

Life expectancy

• Total population: 63.74 years

• Male: 61.7 years

• Female: 65.87 years (2011 est. )

Ethnic groups

• Arab

• Afro-Arab, South Asians, European

Legal  system

• Based on Islamic law, Turkish law, English common law, and local tribal customary law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction

Suffrage (Voting rights)

• 18 years of age; universal

Unemployment rate

• 35% (2003 est.)

Population below poverty line

• 45.2% (2003)

• Rank:35 

Industries

• Basically aim at the maximization  profits. In the northern part of Yemen, the key industry is based on food processing. Apart from this, the other major Yemen Industries are based on textiles, jewelry, building materials and glass making. It is assumed that the tea suppliers occupy a significant position in the market of Yemen and the Yementon Tea is the most popular one among the residents of Yemen. It has acquired a high reputation in the Yemeni market.

• The food companies and factories of Yemen are situated around 20 Km south of the Yemen capital city of Sana. While talking about the industries in Yemen, their traditional handicraft industry also needs to be mentioned. In the past, this industry gained high popularity for its quality products. Leatherwork, utensils, swords, carpets, daggers and decorative materials are also produced here for the domestic and commercial purposes.

•  Cotton industry tried to enhance the economic growth of the country. Recently the tourism industry is also flourishing in Yemen.

Communications

• Telephones - main lines in use: 968,300 (2006)

• Telephones - mobile cellular: 2.978 million (2006)

• Radio broadcast stations: AM 6, FM 1, shortwave 2 (1998)

• Internet

• Television broadcast stations

• Telecommunications network

• Domestic: the national network consists of microwave radio relay, cable, tropospheric scatter, GSM and CDMA mobile-cellular telephone systems; fixed-line and mobile-cellular teledensity remains low by regional standards

Military service

• Military branches: Army (includes Republican Guard), Navy (includes Marines), Yemen Air Force (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya al Jamahiriya al Yemeniya; includes Air Defense Force) (2008)

• Military service age and obligation: voluntary military service program authorized in 2001; 2-year service obligation (2006)

• Manpower available for military service: males age 16-49: 5,080,038 and females age 16-49: 4,852,555 (2008 est.)

• Manpower fit for military service: males age 16-49: 3,733,704 and females age 16-49: 3,773,626 (2009 est.)

• Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually: male: 273,624 and female: 263,402 (2009 est.)

• Military expenditures: 6.6% of GDP (2006)

• Military - note: a Coast Guard was established in 2002

 

Transnational issues

• Disputes - international: Saudi Arabia has reinforced its concrete-filled security barrier along sections of the fully demarcated border with Yemen to stem illegal cross-border activities

•  Refugees and internally displaced persons: refugees (country of origin): 91,587 (Somalia) (2007)

Yemen

• Yemen is a country in the middle-east surrounded by Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea. The country is mostly covered with deserts.

Flag

• Three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black; similar to the flag of Syria, which has two green stars in the white band, and of Iraq, which has an Arabic inscription centered in the white band; also similar to the flag of Egypt, which has a heraldic eagle centered in the white band.

Transportation

• Airports: 50 (2007)

•  Airports - with paved runways: total: 17

• Pipelines: gas 96 km; liquid petroleum gas 22 km; oil 1,367 km (2008)

•  Roadways: total: 71,300 km

• paved: 6,200 km and  unpaved: 65,100 km (2005)

• Merchant marine: total: 4

•  Registered in other countries: 13

• Transportation - note: the International Maritime Bureau reports offshore waters in the Gulf of Aden are high risk for piracy; numerous vessels, including commercial shipping and pleasure craft, have been attacked and hijacked both at anchor and while underway; crew, passengers, and cargo are held for ransom.

Culture

• Yemen is a culturally rich country with influence from many civilizations, such as the early civilization of Sheba.

Economy

• Yemen, one of the poorest countries in the Arab world, reported average annual growth in the range of 3-4% from 2000 through 2007. In 2008, growth dropped below 3% as the price of oil declined and the slowing global economy reduced demand for oil. Yemen's economic fortunes depend mostly on declining oil resources, but the country is trying to diversify its earnings. In 2006 Yemen began an economic reform program designed to bolster non-oil sectors of the economy and foreign investment. As a result of the program, international donors pledged about $5 billion for development projects. A liquefied natural gas facility is scheduled to open in 2009. Yemen has limited exposure to the international financial system and no capital markets, however, the global financial crisis probably will reduce international aid in 2009.

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