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Heartfelt Condolences to Rebecca Cheptegei’s Family: Domestic Violence Remains a Harsh Reality for Millions of Women and Girls in Eastern and the Horn of Africa

News, Press Release, Uganda, Uganda / By

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Rebecca Cheptegei, the esteemed Ugandan marathon runner, as well as to the Uganda Athletics Federation and her friends, following her tragic death reported today September 5, 2024. Rebecca, who succumbed to severe burns after allegedly being doused with petrol and set on fire by a former partner, was a remarkable athlete who recently competed in the Paris Olympics.

NATIONAL CALL FOR JUSTICE

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Gender Based Violence (GBV) remains a pressing concern in Ethiopia, as highlighted by an Online Survey conducted by SIHA Network in August 2024 with 84 respondents from diverse backgrounds. The survey, which informed the Network’s advocacy strategy for Ethiopia, revealed that 54.8% of respondents consider GBV the most critical issue for women’s rights advocates.

April – June 2024 Newsletter Updates

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Dear Reader,

We are delighted to present to you our April – June 2024 Newsletter Updates.
This Edition captures the remarkable resilience and determination of women and girls in the communities where we operate, despite facing immense challenges.
It also highlights our advocacy efforts as we continue to push for policy

Communiqué: Round Table on Women’s Political Participation and Legislative Reforms in South Sudan

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Communiqué
We, the women leaders of South Sudan, representing a diverse range of groups and networks including women politicians, civil society members, faith leaders, activists, and women’s rights defenders, convened by the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA Network), have gathered to discuss the implementation of the Women’s Peace and Security agenda in South Sudan.

2022 ANNUAL NARRATIVE REPORT

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We are excited to share our 2022 Annual Report!
Despite it being a difficult year for women’s rights organizations worldwide due to COVID-19-related economic shifts and political instability in the Greater Horn of Africa, our efforts made significant impact. We reached over 26,610 beneficiaries and enhanced the skills of 3,154 grassroots women and human rights advocates. Our support to 31 partners helped strengthen

Announcing Winners of SIHA Network’s 2024 Women at the Frontline Awards

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We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Women at the Frontline Awards!
Organized under the theme, “Championing Women’s Agency through Breaking Barriers and Stereotypes during times of War and Conflict,” this year’s Awards acknowledged individuals and organizations for their significant contributions around mobilizing women’s agency to counter violence against women, overcoming barriers to women’s leadership and participation in decision-making, and promoting economic empowerment in conflict-affected areas, with a focus on Sudan.

Press Statement: Women’s Rights Organizations Applaud New Measures for Ensuring Accountability and Justice for Perpetrators of Rape in Somaliland and Advocate for Further Action

News, Press Release, Somalia / By

We, the undersigned women’s rights organizations and women human rights defenders in Somaliland, acknowledge and welcome the positive step taken by President Muse Bihi to ensure accountability and justice for perpetrators of rape, a crime that disproportionately affects women and girls.

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