Human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakkol Karman has warned that the ongoing dismantling of Yemen’s state institutions represents “the greatest crime” currently being committed against the Yemeni people, arguing that the country’s collapse is not merely a political failure but a systematic assault on its future.
Yemeni human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakkol Karman has received the Guardian of Democracy Award from the Global Forum in recognition of her longstanding advocacy for democracy, freedom of expression, and human rights.
Berlin, Germany — February 16, 2026 — Human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Laureate Tawakkol Karman delivered a compelling address at the World Forum on the Future of Democracy, AI/Tech, and Humankind in Berlin, as part of the Women’s Progress Dialogue initiative. She highlighted the deep connection between women’s rights, democracy, and global justice, issuing a call to action against rising authoritarianism worldwide.
February 10, 2026 – Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakkol Karman, known as the “Mother of the Revolution,” marked the fifteenth anniversary of the February 11 Revolution with a powerful address, affirming that the uprising remains alive in the conscience of Yemenis and continues to serve as a compass for the nation’s future.