Horn Center for Democracy

We aim to foster & entrench the culture of democracy, good governance, & inclusive citizens’ participation in the HoA through research & policy dialogue.

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

🚨 Call for Applications!
We're looking for consultants to develop a Training Guide & Facilitate the Regional Democracy & Civic Engagement Youth Cohort Program
📌 Two lots available for application.
🗓 Deadline: June 8, 2026 | 5PM EAT
Details available @ https://t.co/vJTcUS3jS5

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

📢 HCD released the 2nd article in its 3-part series on Sudan, exploring how the SAF-RSF war is reshaping Sudan’s political order & may weaken long-standing military dominance; affecting state-society & military-civilian relations.
Read here:
https://t.co/r7gsgvxHy1

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

📢 New Publication!
HCD launched its new book & policy brief on April 23, 2026:
📘 Democratization in the #HoA: Structural Constraints, Political Dynamics, & Future Prospects
📄 Two-Way Traffic: Conflict & Democratization in the HoA
Read & feedback here: https://t.co/jruNjZzDYA

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

📢 HCD launch-the Horn Policy Reference Group
This initiative brings together leading regional experts to address pressing political & structural challenges across the #HoA-through research, dialogue, & actionable policy recommendations.
Follow us for insights & policy outputs!

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

Join Us Today for our 4th Webinar Series!
🗓 April 30
⏰ 2:30–4:00 PM (EAT)
🌐 English
💻 Zoom-https://t.co/JbTkuFWcQj
@HC4Democracy, @agencypb & @Mwarpkenya, will explore key issues shaping women’s political participation in Somalia’s upcoming election.

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Concluded the book launch on Apr. 23, 2026, with presentation of HCD’s Strategic Plan by @Yemikebede outlining a vision for inclusive, home-grown democratic governance & citizen engagement in #HoA. HCD's board @SarahGuebreyes called for stronger partnerships & collective action.

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

Third session 💡
Panel featuring our policy brief "Conflict Dynamics in the #HoA & Implications for Democratization" Joined by @MercyFekadu @WinluckWahiu, Dr Semir & Dr Dereje. Discussions: Stronger states + aligned regional efforts & shift investment from conflict to democracy.

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

We presented our book “Democratization in the HoA: Structural Constraints, Political Dynamics & Future Prospects."
Dr. Dereje led, followed by a fireside chat with @FrewDemeke on findings, practical relevance & the role of CSOs.
Takeaway: democracy is a process, a means & an end.

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

Our Book Launch has officially kicked off 🎉
Program & Partnerships Director @Yemikebede as MC, opening by ED @FrewDemeke, H.E. @AbebeMuluneh keynote speech, acknowledging the significance of think & do tanks like HCD to advance context-specific democratic governance in the HoA.

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

#Happeningnow

[Muslim Women Advancement of Rights and Protection @Mwarpkenya]

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤

Something powerful happened in Mombasa!

Women #mediators from across the Horn of Africa are no longer waiting to be “included”, they are stepping forward, owning their #space, and redefining how #peace processes work. Together with other partners @agencypb and @HC4Democracy , @Mwarpkenya proudly participated in this dynamic convening organized by Agency for Peacebuilding with Funding from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Italy, bringing together 20 bold #women ready to shift the narrative.

This isn’t about building skills, those already exist. It’s about breaking barriers. Across #Ethiopia, #Kenya, #SouthSudan, #Sudan, #Somalia, and #Somaliland, the challenge has never been #capability. It’s been #access, #recognition, and the ability to stay and #influence in rooms not designed for them.

In this space, the focus is real and intentional:
navigating systems that weren’t built for you
standing firm in high-stakes spaces
turning presence into real influence

Through shared experiences, strategy, and collaboration, these women are not just participating in peacebuilding, they are reshaping it. And as #MWARP, we are proud to stand among changemakers who are proving that when women rise together, they don’t just join the table, they transform it.

This is more than a convening. It’s a movement.

#Women #WPS #UNSCR1325 #WomenEmpowerment #Mediation #peacebuilding

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

📢New on our Blog-Horn Prospects: Geopolitics in Motion: External Interventions in the Horn of Africa & the Escalation of Conflict in Sudan

This is the first piece in a three-part series on Sudan. Stay Tuned!

📖 Read now: https://t.co/pcCWGPT7Oh

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

📢 Join us on April 1!
“Women at the Peace Table: Regional Learning, Solidarity, and Advocacy in the Horn of Africa”
🕒 02:30–4:00 PM (EAT)
💻Zoom | English + Arabic interpretation
🔗 Visit our website’s upcoming events page to read more and register! https://t.co/iA4RFePbw7

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

Join our webinar at the margins of the #AUSummit2026 to explore regional #WPS mechanisms, entry points, & pathways for women’s engagement in mediation & peacebuilding across the HoA.
🗓️ 18 Feb 2026 | 2:30–4:00 PM EAT (Zoom)
🔗 Read more & register: https://t.co/iA4RFePJlF

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

HCD hosted Prof. Mohammed Salih on Feb 2, 2026, to exchange insights on regional policy work across the #HornOfAfrica including plans for a Regional Policy Reference Group connecting scholars and practitioners on peacebuilding, human rights, climate justice, and democracy.

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

Today on the International Day of #PeacefulCoexistence, HCD calls for mutual respect, dialogue across different nations & cultures, inclusivity & democratic participation as the foundation for just societies. #Democracy #Peace

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

🎉HCD has received an Equivalency Determination Certificate from NGOsource, affirming our public charity status for international grantmaking & strengthening trust with partners. Thank you to partners, donors, & communities for supporting our work. #Transparency #Democracy #HoA

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In 2025, HCD engaged across the #HoA to advance peace & democratic governance, including #IGAD forums, launching project to strengthen women’s role in mediation in Sudan & South Sudan, & supporting victim-centered TJ consultations in Ethiopia. 4 Details👉https://t.co/FV8kChKFms

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HCD is participating in the Roundtable marking the #InternationalDayOfDemocracy & the Global State of Democracy Report #GSoD2024 by @Int_IDEA Africa & West Asia Regional Launch. Our ED @FrewDemeke emphasized "the need to build people's bargaining power to strengthen Democracy."

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🎉 Celebrating #InternationalDayofDemocracy! Join HCD as we call for a renewed vision of democracy in the HoA. Let’s reframe & institutionalize homegrown solutions rooted in local context that advances human development, peace, security, rule of law & human rights in the region.