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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
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
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.
Gender Alert: Backlash Against Women’s Representation and Rights in Somali Politics
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,
Communiqué: Round Table on Women’s Political Participation and Legislative Reforms in South Sudan
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.
Announcing Winners of SIHA Network’s 2024 Women at the Frontline Awards
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: Gezira State and the Forgotten Atrocities: A Report on Conflict-related Sexual Violence
SIHA Network has released a report underscores the dire circumstances faced by Sudanese women and girls amid the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The report focuses on the deliberate use of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) in Gezira State.
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
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.
Press statement – Sennar State: Another Hotspot for Violence and Atrocities
On Saturday, 29th June, Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) advanced deep into Sennar State, going to Sinja, taking over the “headquarters of the army’s 17th Infantry Division”. This was a decisive blow, marking the peak of clashes between the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), which began in the area on 25th June, and the emergence of a new conflict hotspot.
