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

31 May 2023
Bringing people together for religious diversity in Kyrgyzstan
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Bringing people together for religious diversity in Kyrgyzstan

Different ideas on the role of religion in society have led to tensions in Kyrgyzstan. One women-led organisation, Mutakalim, is working hard to address this by promoting religious tolerance and protecting the rights of women – including religious minorities.

19 October 2022
Finding common ground to resolve land conflicts in Uganda
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Finding common ground to resolve land conflicts in Uganda

Disagreements over land have led to violent conflicts within and between communities throughout Uganda for many years. We share two stories of how people have come together to ease long-standing tensions over land through community discussions and action.

13 September 2022
Curtain call: theatre spotlights school bullying in Kyrgyzstan
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Curtain call: theatre spotlights school bullying in Kyrgyzstan

In schools across Kyrgyzstan, bullying and extortion can cause many problems – fights, conflicts between schools, psychological trauma, or in extreme cases, even suicide. Agerkech, a youth organisation, decided to take on the issue 

15 August 2022
Young people and police at the heart of community security in Kyrgyzstan
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Young people and police at the heart of community security in Kyrgyzstan

Although these relationships are often characterised by mistrust, partnerships between the police and young people can be a strong foundation to improve safety and security in a community. These two stories from Jalal-Abad and Batken provinces of Kyrgyzstan highlight examples of a young leader and a police officer who work collaboratively with their communities for increased safety.

12 August 2021
Using online platforms to tackle social issues in Osh, Kyrgyzstan
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Using online platforms to tackle social issues in Osh, Kyrgyzstan

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life for people around the world, and Kyrgyzstan is no exception. Because of the state of emergency and restrictions imposed by the Kyrgyz government, members of the Local Crime Prevention Centres in Osh province could no longer meet in person but they have used online communication tools to help their communities.

22 July 2021