SIHA

Established in 1995 by a coalition of women’s rights activists with the aim of strengthening the capacities of women’s rights organizations and addressing women’s subordination and violence against women and girls in the Horn of Africa, SIHA has grown substantially and is now comprised of close to 75 member organizations. SIHA has 5 key strategic areas, provided below.

Challenging violence against women and girls

Challenging violence against women and girls

Especially in sexual exploitation in conflict & post-conflict situations.

Building inclusive women’s movements

Building inclusive women’s movements

As agents of Women human rights defenders (WHRD)

Strengthening women’s access to justice

Strengthening women’s access to justice

Transforming negative, harmful religious & cultural dogma.

Empowering women economically

Empowering women economically

Towards the realization of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR) in the informal sector.

Combating trafficking of women and girls

Combating trafficking of women and girls

Protection of women and girls who work abroad.