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From Markets to Movements: Women Market and Street Vendors Call for a Strengthen Framework Against Violence and Harassment in the Workplace

News, Press Release, Uganda, Uganda / David

The International Labour Organisation ( ILO) reports that the informal sector contributes to more than 50 % of the Ugandan economy and is responsible for more than 80 % of employment. This means that a majority of the population depends on this sector for their livelihoods and survival, revealing how significant informal workers are to Uganda’s economic growth.

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Somaliland’s 2024 Presidential Elections: Is Gender Equality Possible?

News, Press Release, Somaliland / David

The recent electoral victory of opposition leader Abdirahman Mohamed of the Waddani Party, as President-elect in Somaliland presents a crucial opportunity to advance gender equality and to elevate the role of women in national decision-making. This was formally

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Where is Roqia? The story of Siham Ishaq Hassan: A Mother’s search for her Missing Daughter amidst the Sudanese conflict

News, Press Release, Sudan, Woman War Stories / David

Siham Ishaq Hassan set out to look for her missing daughter Roqia, her heart heavy with dread and worry, not sure if she would ever see her again.

Roqia has been missing since the morning of June 26, 2023. With

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Statement by the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

News, Press Release, Sudan / David

We welcome this opportunity to engage with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) on the Sudan conflict and the status of the rights of women in the country during its 81st Session. Founded in 1995, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) is

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Central Sudan Genocide Shadows

News, Press Release, Sudan / David

On October 20, 2024, a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander reportedly surrendered to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Since then, the RSF has launched a retribution campaign of murder and carnage throughout Gezira and the central Sudan districts. According to SIHA’s

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SIHA Network is calling for an immediate stop to the escalating violence against civilians in El Fasher

News, Press Release, Sudan, Sudan / David

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network expresses grave concern at the escalating violence and suffering in El Fasher, North Darfur, and the ongoing mass atrocity and threat of genocide in the region.
We further condemn the random artillery shelling of civilians

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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 / David

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.

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NATIONAL CALL FOR JUSTICE

Ethiopia, Ethiopia, News, Press Release / David

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.

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Gender Alert: Backlash Against Women’s Representation and Rights in Somali Politics

News, Press Release, Somalia, Somalia / David

In 1975 significant strides were made globally in advancing women’s rights, and Somalia was no exception. That year was a good year for Somali women and around the world as the United Nations designated it as International Women’s Year,

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

News, Press Release / David

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.

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Press Release

From Markets to Movements: Women Market and Street Vendors Call for a Strengthen Framework Against Violence and Harassment in the Workplace

Somaliland’s 2024 Presidential Elections: Is Gender Equality Possible?

Where is Roqia? The story of Siham Ishaq Hassan: A Mother’s search for her Missing Daughter amidst the Sudanese conflict

Statement by the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

Central Sudan Genocide Shadows

SIHA Network is calling for an immediate stop to the escalating violence against civilians in El Fasher

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

NATIONAL CALL FOR JUSTICE

Gender Alert: Backlash Against Women’s Representation and Rights in Somali Politics

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

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