The European Union continues to support initiatives that strengthen institutions, promote gender equality and foster inclusive development as the foundations for lasting peace.
The Peace Support Facility (PSF) stands as a clear example of how cooperation and shared vision can translate the aspiration for peace into tangible progress for the people of Yemen.
PSF co-financed by the European Union and implemented by
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in cooperation with the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office for Yemen (UNRCO) and the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY).
It is an initiative designed to strengthen national and local capacities for peace, empower women and youth, and promote inclusive participation across Yemen.
Rather than functioning in isolation, the Peace Support Facility forms part of a wider European Union engagement in Yemen that links peace building with governance reform and economic recovery. Together, these efforts contribute to a long-term vision of sustainable peace, where institutions are more responsive, communities are more resilient, and all Yemenis have a voice in shaping their country’s future. The Facility’s work extends beyond advocacy and policy into areas that improve daily life and strengthen community trust.
The Facility has made significant contributions to advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Yemen. With support from the PSF, the Women Research and Training Center at the University of Aden established a Peace building Network that now includes around one hundred active members. The network promotes women’s participation in peace processes through training, research and community engagement, encouraging both women and men to contribute to dialogue and advocacy on gender equality and peace.
As Dr. Huda Ali Alawi, Director of the Women’s Research and Training Center, explains, “We cannot achieve lasting peace without education. Education contributes to the psycho social and cognitive development of communities. It allows communities to learn skills such as mediation and changes people’s behaviors for the better.” This vision captures how education and dialogue remain central to peace building in Yemen and how the PSF’s support reinforces local institutions to lead that change.