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Analysis of Somalia’s Anti-FGM Bill (2019) – A Human Rights Perspective

This Policy Brief provides a detailed analysis of Somalia’s Anti-FGM Bill, assessing its strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. It also offers recommendations to better align the legislation with international and regional human rights frameworks, strengthening the legal foundation to effectively address and reduce the persistently high prevalence of FGM in Somalia

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2023 ANNUAL REPORT

Publications / SIHA

Our 2023 Annual Report highlights the resilience and achievements of women and girls we reached across the Horn of Africa.
We reached over 30,000 women and girls across the Greater Horn of Africa, navigating conflict, political instability, and restricted civic spaces. The report highlights achievements across five strategic areas: access to justice, ending violence against women and girls, social protection and economic justice, rights of women and girls on the move,

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Unsafe and Unheard: Shining a Light on the Working Conditions of Women Market Vendors in Arua City, Uganda

Horn of Africa Region, Publications / SIHA

This study set out to generate evidence on the working conditions of women market vendors (WMVs) in Arua City, Uganda, aiming to inform policy, practice, and advocacy for safer and more inclusive market environments.
Findings reveal that conditions in most markets remain poor, with

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Out of Sight: Sexual Violence and Ethnic Targeting in the Nuba Mountains / South Kordofan

Horn of Africa Region, Publications, Sudan, Sudan / SIHA

Produced by Adala Project with the support of SIHA Network, this report documents grave human rights violations committed between April 2023 and January 2025 amidst the ongoing war in Sudan. It reveals the systematic use of rape, abduction, starvation, and ethnic targeting as weapons of war, disproportionately affecting women and girls.

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BRIEFING PAPER Is the Democratic Dream Still Possible? Navigating the Growing Backlash Against Women’s Rights in Somaliland

Horn of Africa Region, Publications, Somaliland / SIHA

This paper explores the structural backlash against the women’s rights movement in Somaliland, highlighting key incidents that reflect the increasingly challenging environment for women’s participation in public and political life….

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YOUR GUIDE TO SEXUAL CONSENT AND ASSUALT

Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Horn of Africa Region, Publications, SIHA Gender Alert, Somalia, Somalia, Somaliland, South Sudan, South Sudan, Sudan, Sudan, Uganda, Uganda / SIHA

Consent is not just a buzzword.

DidYouKnow April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month?

LOST GAINS: SOMALIA’S REGRESSION FROM WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT TO SYSTEMIC OPPRESSION

Publications, Somalia, Somalia / SIHA

This Briefing Paper, aims to support and strengthen feminist resistance movements and collectives across Africa, empowering them to advance gender justice while remaining inclusive and resilient against the rising attacks from anti-rights movements.

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Silenced Suffering: Unveiling Sexual Violence Against Displaced and Minority Women in Somalia and Somaliland

Publications, Somalia, Somaliland / SIHA

Sexual violence is a severe issue in Somalia and Somaliland, with many cases unreported or unaddressed. A recent incident involved a 13-year-old girl being attacked by multiple men, exemplifying the widespread problem. The impact of such violence includes health issues, unwanted pregnancies, isolation, stigmatization, and severe psychological trauma, sometimes leading to suicide.

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Addressing Sexual Offenses in Somalia and Somaliland: Legal Challenges and Legislative Responses

Publications, Somalia, Somaliland / SIHA

This briefing paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the legal frameworks addressing sexual violence in Somalia and Somaliland. It also seeks to shed light on existing laws and the processes undertaken by the respective governments to address sexual offenses legislatively. The paper highlights the inherent challenges within the judicial structures of both regions,

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Feminist initiatives in Sudan – A Story of Resilience, Resistance, and Solidarity

Publications, Sudan / SIHA

This research documents and analyzes feminist initiatives in Sudan, focusing on the experiences of women in grassroots efforts amid conflict, violence, and displacement. Using a qualitative approach, including remote interviews, focus groups, and literature reviews, the study highlights how these women’s groups address needs

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Publications

Analysis of Somalia’s Anti-FGM Bill (2019) – A Human Rights Perspective

2023 ANNUAL REPORT

Unsafe and Unheard: Shining a Light on the Working Conditions of Women Market Vendors in Arua City, Uganda

Out of Sight: Sexual Violence and Ethnic Targeting in the Nuba Mountains / South Kordofan

BRIEFING PAPER Is the Democratic Dream Still Possible? Navigating the Growing Backlash Against Women’s Rights in Somaliland

LOST GAINS: SOMALIA’S REGRESSION FROM WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT TO SYSTEMIC OPPRESSION

Silenced Suffering: Unveiling Sexual Violence Against Displaced and Minority Women in Somalia and Somaliland

Addressing Sexual Offenses in Somalia and Somaliland: Legal Challenges and Legislative Responses

Feminist initiatives in Sudan – A Story of Resilience, Resistance, and Solidarity

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