SOWDA Association

The Somaliland Women Development Association (SOWDA) is an indigenous NGO based in Hargeisa &Mogadi,focused on improving the lives of women and children in🇸🇴.

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As part of closing the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, SOWDA conducted field monitoring in Shangaani District with our committed community mobilizers. We visited Howd villages and held discussions with community members on FGM, GBV, and the protection of women and children.

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This year’s global 16 Days of Activism Against The launch event, convened by @SOWDA, in collaboration with action medeor and (BMZ), marked the formal beginning of the campaign The event highlighted the global theme, “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,”

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📢 #Fact is, digital violence is real violence and there is #NoExcuse for online abuse. Not now. Not ever.

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SOWDA, in collaboration with action medeor e.V. and supported by BMZ, held a 2-day GBV awareness dialogue to improve understanding, early detection, response, and reporting. The initiative strengthened community capacity despite challenges like stigma and low male participation.

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In Shangani District, Mogadishu, SOWDA Association, in collaboration with Action Medeor e.V. (BMZ), conducted a two-day community workshop on protection rights, GBV-related cultural beliefs, self-esteem, and reporting channels.

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The National Advocacy and Policy Influence meeting built stakeholders’ capacity and set concrete priorities for future action, implemented by SOWDA Association with support from Action medeor and BMZ.

#Advocacy #PolicyInfluence #SOWDAAssociation #ActionMedeor #BMZ

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On 10th August 2025, SOWDA Association, with support from action medeor e.V. (BMZ), conducted a community awareness campaign on women’s rights and the prevention of domestic and gender-based violence (GBV), engaging local leaders and youth representatives.

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SOWDA Association conducted a two-day training for IDP community leaders and schoolteachers to strengthen their capacity to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV) among adolescents, particularly in school settings.
Supported by action medeor e.V. (BMZ),

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SOWDA Association conducted a field activity yesterday to raise awareness about (GBV) through door-to-door outreach and small group discussions. The initiative focused on promoting safety, dignity, and human rights, ensuring that all special women and girls.
#ProtectWomenAndGirls

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This two-day capacity-building training, held on 22nd and 23rd June 2025 at Primo Hotel, was organized by SOWDA with the support of Action Medeor and BMZ. It brought together 15 female healthcare providers from Shangani district—including midwives, nurses, and traditional birth.

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SOWDA Association, in collaboration with action medeor e.V.and (BMZ) successfully conducted 2day s capacity building training workshop. The training aimed to establish and strengthen Community Protection Committees (CPCs) to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of women and girls.

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SOWDA Association, in collaboration with action medeor e.V. Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ), facilitated a two-day capacity-building workshop on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) targeting Traditional Birth Attendants and Midwives.

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Today, the SOWDA team conducted field monitoring activities in collaboration with our dedicated community mobilizers, who continue to work tirelessly in Shangaani District. The visit included an assessment of Juba Camp, where our programs are currently being implemented.

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On May 6th, 2025, SOWDA Association held impactful training and community awareness sessions focused on Community Mobilization and Awareness Campaigns on Women's Rights and Issues of Domestic and Gender-Based Violence. We extend our sincere gratitude to our donor, #action medeor

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Every life we touch, every community we support — it starts with them. 📷
The dedicated SOWDA staff show up daily to serve, protect, and empower.
#sowdaa #HumanitarianHeroes #communitysupport #ServeAndSupportProtect #empowerment #Somalia

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SOWDA Association recently conducted a comprehensive two-day training workshop on Protection, Mainstreaming, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) for the Community Protection Committee (CPC).#EndGBV #ProtectionMainstreaming #SOWDA #CPCTraining #Somalia

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Gender-responsive policies. #Morning #Mogadishu #Somalia

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🚨 Reminder to RSVP: Join us tomorrow 13th March, 6:00 PM EST at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women!

Be part of our 2nd Panel Discussion [hybrid in nature] at the CSW69/Beijing+30 Forum as we dive into the barriers preventing women from fully participating in politics across the Horn of Africa.

We'll also explore the intersection of family law, gender norms, and guardianship laws - addressing how legal frameworks and cultural attitudes in the region often subject women to male guardianship, limiting their autonomy in both personal and public spheres.

📍 Venue:
UN Women Headquarters
220 East 42nd Street, Daily News Building, 19th Floor

💻 Can't join us in person? No problem! Register now to receive the virtual event link and join us remotely: https://t.co/tYOqO2ZmQr

We can’t wait to connect with you!

#CSW69 #SIHAAtCSW69 #WomenInPolitics #ReformFamilyLaw

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