Cookies and weapons: Women in Yemen’s Taiz find ways to help the city’s defence
Summary
In the Yemeni city of Taiz, women who first organized food deliveries for government fighters have started raising money to buy weapons and ammunition. This change happened after renewed fighting and a siege by Houthi forces began in early September, severely limiting supplies to the city.Key Facts
- Taiz is a southwestern city in Yemen held by the government and under siege by Houthi forces.
- Women initially baked cookies and delivered food to soldiers defending the city.
- Fighting resumed in early September after nearly four years of relative calm following a 2022 truce.
- The Houthis advanced rapidly, taking control of coastal areas including the port city of Mocha.
- The city is surrounded, causing shortages of food, fuel, and medicine.
- Some women began raising funds to buy weapons and ammunition for fighters due to urgent needs.
- Social media discussions influenced the shift towards supporting fighters with arms.
- These efforts reflect women's involvement in defending their city without participating directly in combat.
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