Job title: Regional Program Officer SIHA Network Closing date: 17th February, 2014 Location: Kampala, Uganda Duration: 1 year renewable contract including 3 months probation period About SIHA: The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa –SIHA Network – is a coalition of civil society organizations from Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and …
On the 21st November 2013, a 19 year old rape survivor and the journalist to whom she has spoken, have been arrested on the basis of fabricating false stories. The survivor has claimed that she was raped at gunpoint by two government affiliated journalists, working for Radio Mogadishu in August 2013, however following failed attempts …
Somali Security Arrest another Woman and Journalist for Speaking Out Against Rape Read More »
When she entered the office, my heart beat fastened. I strongly wanted to runaway, to forget all about this interview, to just take the next flight back home. I was told about her story, and so many others, but when I met her, it was so difficult to emotionally deal with the case. I had …
Thirty Minutes in the Life of a Darfurian Girl: Khadija Read More »
Ameera is not used to being idle, for years she has worked a few jobs at a time. Working as a tea lady on Nile Street in the evenings and as a henna lady during the day, sometimes even working at beauty saloons in the morning; all in an attempt to make ends meet. The …
Ameera: the day-to-day life of a tea lady in Sudan Read More »
المبادرة الإستراتيجية لنساء القرن الأفريقي (صيحة) هو في حقيقة الأمر عارهم وليس عارها بيان حول حادثة الإغتصاب الجماعي الموثقة بالفيديو لفتاة إثيوبية 29/01/2014 في شهر أغسطس من العام 2013، وفي أحد أيام عيد الفطرالمبارك، تم إستدراج فتاة إثيوبية الجنسية إلى منزل خالي من السكان في أحد أحياء مدينة أمدرمان حيث تم إغتصابها بوحشية من قبل …
The SIHA Community Activism Guide for Women Rights provides a critical analysis of women movements and organisations in the Horn of Africa A review by Lyn Ossome Community activism is acknowledged as being a core component of the work of women’s rights and human rights organisations. As a strategic and long-term endeavour, it carries the …
We are Launching! Community Activism Guide for Women Rights Read More »
