Resources

Journalism as evidence? How micro grants are improving women’s safety in Somalia

With the support of micro grants provided by the Somali Women’s Studies Centre in partnership with Saferworld, journalists Maryan and Abshiro have used storytelling and advocacy initiatives to improve women’s safety.

Supporting Somali journalists and amplifying women's voices with Jubaland Women Journalists

Dedicated to shifting power to women by developing their journalism skills, the Jubaland Women Journalists organisation (JWJ) has been making great strides in supporting women working in Somali media.

How a new data platform is helping activists tackle gender-based violence in Somalia

Together with Somalia Women Development Centre and Somali Women’s Study Centre, we established the 'Violence Observatory System' which documents cases of violence against women. Read how this new data platform is helping activists tackle gender-based violence in Somalia.

How women’s rights activists are paving the way for a more equal Somalia

Violence against women is a pervasive and deeply rooted problem in Somalia, and activists are critical for raising awareness and advocating for change. Read how women’s rights activist Dhubo Mohamed Abdi and traditional leader Omar Abdi are addressing this issue, and promoting women’s participation in peacebuilding and politics.

Defining the endgame: civil society voices on how to build a just, stable Somalia

16 Days of Activism: spotlighting women activists and journalists in Somalia

To mark this year's 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, we feature stories from activists and journalists to highlight the power, resolve and solidarity of women activists across Somalia.

“No justice for women, no peace”: activists highlight the barriers women are facing in Somalia

To mark this year’s 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, we hear from our partners and the women we work with in Somalia about what needs to change.

Scaling up insecurity? Risks of the UK's persistent engagement strategy in Kenya and Somalia

International Day of Peace 2022

Eight organisations in Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan share what International Day of Peace means to them and how they're celebrating this year.