Maria Gaheir🕊⚖

Lawyer in profession | Gender Justice & Rule of Law Specialist | Views expressed are my own, RTs are not endorsements

[UN Women Africa @unwomenafrica]

This week's Regional Training of Trainers on Legislative Induction is strengthening the capacity of #GenderEquality advocates & trainers to support legislative inductions for effective lawmaking, oversight & representation, to advance gender-responsive institutions.
#SystemChange

[Fardus M Dheere ⚖️ @FardusMDheere]

What a session. Truly insightful! Thank you Muna Abdi.

And many thanks to @HargeysaCC for the venue and support. @JamaMusse @hafsaomersh

[Fardus M Dheere ⚖️ @FardusMDheere]

I value every opportunity to engage with women in law who are shaping the justice system. In Hargeisa, I led a session on regional legal frameworks on the rights of women and girls in Africa, and the institutions working to advance them.
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[Abdirahman Gaas, PhD. @Abdirahman_Gaas]

The long-awaited book “Somaliland State-Building: Understanding the Nexus of Democracy, Clan, and Islam” by Dr. @MohamedBarawani is finally on its way, to Somaliland and to a global audience. A timely and important contribution to understanding one of the most complex and underexplored state-building experiences in the Horn of Africa.

[Abaarso Network @abaarsonetwork]

Highlighting one of our #AbaarsoSchool alumni, @Ubah_Alii , whose path reflects what this community is really about: going out into the world, growing, and staying grounded in giving back

[Fardus M Dheere ⚖️ @FardusMDheere]

Last night, women of Somaliland gathered to discuss their role in advancing statehood and international recognition, while also celebrating the recent recognition by the Government of Israel. The event was organized by @SiraadInitiative.

[SIHA Network @Sihanet]

❌We call for ZERO tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Somaliland.

No Sunna. No medicalization. No exceptions.

All forms of #FGM are harmful and constitute a serious violation on the human rights, health, dignity, and bodily integrity of girls and women. There is no religious, cultural, or medical justification for this practice.

We call on the Parliament of Somaliland to adopt and enforce comprehensive legislation that criminalizes all forms of FGM, ensuresaccountability, and provides survivor-centered support.

FGM is violence. It must end now.

👉 Read the full statement: https://t.co/iFCCuR0W90

#ZeroToleranceFGM #EndFGM

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@vosomwo @Nagaad_Network @sowrag_ngos @siradinitiative @IfrahFoundation @Hamda_Raage @hanadaud_ @unwomenafrica @Halayalkarib @Faiza__Ali @Mubarik_Budul @Raash @mullaaxo @YTimacade @FardusMDheere @Daljirka1 @HAGEOrg @africanngos @MariaGaheir @hrcsomaliland @GuleidJ @swcca1 @Somalilandtoday

[Mohamed Hussein Jama (Rambo) @MohamedRaambo]

Today, Somaliland’s Parliament issued a statement welcoming and endorsing Israel’s recognition.

Recognition is a process and every step matter

https://t.co/DYQQLzQk9T

[Fardus M Dheere ⚖️ @FardusMDheere]

I have always carried my flag wherever I go. This photo was taken in front of the UN headquarters in Geneva, believing that one day my country would gain international recognition. That day has come. Congratulations my #Somaliland.
Let’s celebrate 💃 👏🏽❤️

[Rashid Abdi @RAbdiAnalyst]

From a resident of Hargeisa:

"I have not seen such an atmosphere in Hargeisa in decades. The city did not sleep. People stayed up the whole night. Fireworks, dance and songs of liberation. I stayed on the streets until fajr (morning) prayers."

Wow.

https://t.co/DnaUJ2IKhZ

[Suad Ibrahim Abdi @Suadiabdi]

Samraa Sedkiisa Hela!
Hambalyo Reer #Somaliland
This day has been in the making for many, many years! It is finally here. Let’s all celebrate and pray more nations will follow.
#SomalilandRecognition

[Fahima A Ali — SOMALILAND RE-RECOGNITION MOVEMENT @FahimaAli49]

Congratulations to the people of Somaliland
💚🤍❤️

Africa’s 55th State!!!

[Shay Gal שי גל @ShayGal84]

Minutes ago, Israel recognized Somaliland as an independent state.

A historic decision that reflects strategic clarity at a moment when hesitation carries a price.
Just two weeks ago, I wrote in @IsraelHayomEng / @IsraelHayomHeb why this moment was approaching and why it could no longer be postponed:

“Between an Iranian proxy in Yemen and a Turkish proxy in Somalia, Somaliland is the last intact coastline on this corridor not pulled into someone else’s strategic design".

Today, that analysis became policy.

As I wrote then, and as this decision now confirms:

"Recognizing Somaliland is not theory but timing and strategic clarity".

In the Red Sea corridor, those who understand the moment first shape reality.
Israel chose to act.

Full analysys: https://t.co/Qo0em5kbep

[Fahima A Ali — SOMALILAND RE-RECOGNITION MOVEMENT @FahimaAli49]

I can’t stop CRYING!!!

This is for all the people who DIED for Somaliland!

This is for all the SOMALILANDERS who never gave up!

Alxamdulilah

Somaliland, Africa’s 55th STATE!

[Mariam Robly | مريم روبلى @RoblyXNews24]

Dr. Edna Adan Ismail wins 2025 Mother Teresa Memorial Award

Somaliland’s first qualified nurse/midwife takes home the Harmony Foundation’s Guardians of Humanity honor – alongside 7 global leaders, including 2 former Nobel Laureates.

Hot on the heels of winning the 2025 Gusi Peace Prize in the Philippines last month! This adds to her 2023 Templeton Prize for work in maternal health, education & women’s dignityPride for Somaliland & Edna Adan Hospital/University.

#DrEdnaAdanIsmail #MotherTeresaMemorialAward
#Somaliland

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

#PressRelease: African Union Convenes Fourth Edition of the Continental Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security in Africa. #Youth4PeaceAfrica #Youth4Peace https://t.co/3biHg40NiV

[American Bar Association @ABAesq]

Today’s law firms work in digital spaces, and understanding how to securely maintain, share and receive documents is essential to living up to your ethical responsibilities. Learn best practices for sharing legal digital files, internally and externally: https://t.co/fU8OYJ22ge

[Mohamed Hussein Jama (Rambo) @MohamedRaambo]

Diblomaasiyad la karinayo: Xusuusta doodda Kulankii 1aad ee Rayaale & Meles VS kulanka Cirro iyo Abiye Axmed ee maanta

Madaxwayne Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdillaahi, Madaxweynaha JSL, wuxuu maanta u baxayaaa Itoobiya si uu ula kulmo Raysalwasaaraha Itoobiya Abiye Axmed oo martiqaad rasmi ah u soo diray, waana kulankoodii u horeeyay.

Kulankani wuxuu i xasuusiyay kulankii u horeeyay ee uu Madaxweynihii 3aad ee Somaliland Daahir Rayaale Kaahin uu ku tagay Addis Ababa ee uu kula kulmay Raysalwasaarihii hore ee dalkaas Meles Zenawi oo martiqaad rasmi ah u soo diray.

Sida aan ka soo xigtay xusuus qor uu Wasiirkii wakhtgiaas ee arrimaha dibadda Somaliland Marxuum Maxamed Siciid Gees, sannadkii 2004 dabayaaqadiisii ku qoray wargeyska Jamhuuriya, wuxuu Madaxweyne Rayaale kulankaas u horeeyay uu Meles Zenawi si toos ah ugu weydiistay oo uu ugu bandhigay aqoonsiga qaddiyadda Madaxbanaanida Somaliland.
Laakiin Meles Zenawi, wuxuu codsigaas Madaxweyne Rayaale kaga jawaabay sheeko xikmad ah oo Itoobiya caan ka ah oo uu nuxurkeedu yahay “Sidii loo karin lahaa rah biyo ku dhex jira iyadoo aanu rahu ku dareemin” sidaas ayaanu Somaliland ictiraafkeeda u wadnaa.

Marxuum Gees, wuxuu yidhi “Sheekadani way naga qoslisay, mana aanu garan wuxuu ula jeeday Raysalwasaare Meles Zenawi.”

Maanta iyo Madaxweyne Cirro.

22 sannadood kadib kulankaas Meles iyo Rayaale, Madaxweyne Cabdiraxmaan oo muddo sannad ah xilka haya, ayaa maanta la kulmaya Abiy Axmed, Raysalwasaare dhalinyaro ah, firfircoon, balse siyaasaddiisu ay mararka qaar dhaliso muran gudaha iyo dibaddaba.

Madaxweynaha  Somaliland waxaa lagu tijaabin doonaa, sida uu kulankaas ugu soo. bandhigo baahida qaran ee Somaliland oo ah aqoonsi iyo inuu dib u abuuro kalsooni diblomaasiyadeed oo macno leh oo Addis Ababa iyo Hargeysa ka dhaxaysa. Tan oo muhiim ah marka la eego in safarka Madaxwayne Cirro ku tegay Addis uu yahay mid raagay, marka loo eego madaxwaynayaashii ka horeeyey.

Itoobiya waa deris istaraatiiji ah, balse waa dal sidoo kale leh dano xooggan oo ku wajahan badda, ganacsiga, iyo gobolka. Siyaasadda arrimaha dibadda Itoobiya waxa hagi jirtay dano qaran oo siyaasadeed, amni iyo dhaqaale, laakiin maanta siyaasadda arirmaha dibadda Itoobiya waxa lagu eegaa doonista Raysalwasaaraha oo aad ugu aaddan hellidda marin biyood.

Madaxweyne Cirro waa inuu xasuustaa in kulankaasi aanu ahayn mid sawir iyo salaam kaliya, balse uu yahay imtixaan siyaasadeed oo lagu cabbirayo sida Somaliland u difaacan karto masiirkeeda iyadoo aan xidhiidhka deriska jebin.

Waxa xusid mudan oo ay tahay in hoosta laga xarriiqo in madaxwaynaha Somaliya uu booqday Addis Ababa ka hor madaxwaynaha Somaliland. Danaha Somaliland iyo kuwa Somaliya waa isku lid. Booqashada Xasan Sheekh ee Addis Ababa maaha mid ka madhan midda Cabdiraxmaan Cirro. Iyana waa xujo kale oo indhaha lagu hayo.

Waxa iyana aan meesha ka maqnayn dagaalka ay suurtagalka tahay inuu dhexo maro Eritriya iyo Itoobiya oo ay Itoobiya u baahan doonto deked ay ku xidhaan ciidankeedda baddu haddii dagaal qarxo. Somaliland ma bixin doontaa dekedaas?

Sida Meles Zenawi hadalkiisii u ahaa “rah aan dareemin in la karinayo,” sidaas oo kale waa in Madaxweyne Cirro uu fahmaa in siyaasadda Itoobiya aanay waligeed toos u socon, balse ay mar walba leedahay wax u qarsoon  iyo xeelad. Waa dal guun ah oo leh taariikh dheer.

[UN Women @UN_Women]

When women 👏🏽 support women 👏🏻 we all 👏 rise.

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[Maria Gaheir🕊⚖ @MariaGaheir]

Bravo to @hgamute, a senior legal professional and legal advisor to the @SLNECHQ , for taking part in a high-impact panel at #GlobalLegalSummit2025 in Dubai! She shared valuable insights on Data Privacy in a Connected World: Challenges and Compliance. We couldn’t be prouder❤️