Niku Jafarnia
Niku Jafarnia is a researcher in the Middle East and Africa division investigating human rights abuses in Yemen and Bahrain. She previously worked with the Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC), where, as the Middle East and North Africa Regional Researcher, she led research and advocacy on civilian protection issues across the MENA region. Prior to her time with CIVIC, Niku was a legal fellow with the Accountability and Redress Unit of Mwatana for Human Rights, a Yemeni civil society organization. She has several years of experience providing legal assistance and conducting research with refugees and asylum-seekers, and was a Fulbright grantee in Turkey. Niku holds a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and a Master of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School.
Articles Authored
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August 16, 2024
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August 7, 2024
Yemen: Houthis Obstructing Aid, Exacerbating Cholera
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April 14, 2024
A Renewed Yemen Truce Is No Substitute for Justice
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March 4, 2024
Yemen: Warring Parties Restrict Women’s Movement
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February 21, 2024
The US is Failing Yemenis
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January 24, 2024
US and UK Continue to Skirt Accountability in Yemen
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November 16, 2023
Yemen: Aden Electricity, Water Cuts Threaten Rights
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February 6, 2023
Houthis Violating Women’s and Girls' Rights in Yemen
Reports Authored
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Yemen: Houthis Obstructing Aid, Exacerbating Cholera
Authorities Across Yemen Should Strengthen Preventative Measures Against Cholera
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Yemen: Warring Parties Restrict Women’s Movement
Movement Barriers Violate Political, Social, Economic Rights
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“Death is More Merciful Than This Life”
Houthi and Yemeni Government Violations of the Right to Water in Taizz
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Yemen: Aden Electricity, Water Cuts Threaten Rights
Government, Southern Transitional Council Failures Leading to Multiple Violations