Somali Women Journalists Organization (SWJO)

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The SWJO Annual Report 2024–2025 is now available.
Highlighting progress on:
• Gender balance in media content
• Women’s leadership in journalism
• Safer media workplaces
Implemented with @IMSforfreemedia, @UNESCO & @UNTMIS_.
Read here: https://t.co/9zAGTXjaX6

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We’ve officially opened our final Gender Balance in Media Content workshop in Garowe today! Journalists and editors from across Puntland are diving into how sourcing, storytelling, and newsroom culture shape representation. A strong start toward more inclusive media in Somalia.

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We’ve officially opened our final Gender Balance in Media Content workshop in Garowe today! Journalists and editors from across Puntland are diving into how sourcing, storytelling, and newsroom culture shape representation. A strong start toward more inclusive media in Somalia.

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SWJO Chairperson Farhia Kheyre met today with Henrietta Alexander, Second Secretary for Political & Human Rights at the British Embassy. They discussed the human rights situation in Somalia, challenges faced by women journalists & progress on the Gender Safeguarding Declaration.

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Farhia Murad has been appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief of Bilan Media,a women-led newsroom.Her leadership marks an important step in amplifying women’s voices and highlighting untold stories.SWJOviews herappointment as a strong reminder that when women lead, the media changes

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Day 3 | #Baidoa Workshop Ends
From confronting newsroom bias to embracing practical tools for representation, Baidoa’s media professionals leave energized.
Thanks to @IMSforfreemedia and our brilliant facilitator for championing inclusive journalism with @SWJOSomalia.

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Day 2 of our #Baidoa workshop focused on practical change: rewriting scripts, tracking source gaps, and examining newsroom bias.The Gender Tracking Tool is proving a powerful lens for accountability-and the energy in the room is one of momentum, not theory.

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Baidoa’s media community comes together today for the @SWJOSomalia-@IMSforfreemedia workshop on gender balance in content. From newsroom routines to sourcing habits — the focus is on real change, locally driven.
#SWJO #GenderBalance #InclusiveMedia #Baidoa

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Baidoa’s media community comes together today for the @SWJOSomalia-@IMSforfreemedia workshop on gender balance in content. From newsroom routines to sourcing habits — the focus is on real change, locally driven.
#SWJO #GenderBalance #InclusiveMedia #Baidoa

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“Women can lead — and change the newsroom.” 💪

Meet Anfac Adam, Director of RTN TV, breaking barriers in Somali media.

🔗 Read her story: https://t.co/Q8hbrrnjXe

#SWJO #InclusiveMedia #WomenInMedia #Somalia #MediaLeadership

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@SWJOSomalia in partnership with @fojo_int held a one-day workshop with journalism students from @Somali_NU on integrating gender in media education.
#InclusiveJournalism #GenderInMedia #SWJO #SNU #FojoMedia

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SWJO is concerned by the arrest of Himilo TV journalists Ahmed Mohamed (Jubba) & Khadar Abdirahim (Nasri), detained 20+ hrs without explanation. We call for transparency & respect for press freedom.
#SWJO #PressFreedom #Somalia #HimiloTV https://t.co/wIPpN9llqU

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From studio scripts to field sourcing, Somali media must do more to reflect everyone’s voice. Today we launched the Beledweyne leg of @SWJOSomalia & @IMSforfreemedia’s gender balance workshop — a space for local journalists to rethink how they represent the society they serve.

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From trainee to HR leader — Nafisa Hussein is reshaping Somali media.
With SWJO’s support, she’s championing safe, inclusive workplaces and balanced storytelling.
👉 Read her story: https://t.co/Jlpr9DSEK8
#SWJO #WomenInMedia #Somalia #GenderBalance

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Deeq waxbarasho heer Jaamacadeed
(Bachelor of Journalism and Communication)
Ugaar ah Haweenka Saxafiyiinta Iyo Gabdhaha kaloo daneynaaya Barashada Cilmiga Saxaafadda Iyo Communication-ka.

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Please read my latest story
https://t.co/n6qdtD0d0H

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SWJO Chairperson Farhia Kheyre, represented us at Peace Week in South-West State —uplifting women entrepreneurs, advocating for their role in peacebuilding & joining the launch of the National Academy of Maay Culture & Sciences.Peace is only sustainable with women at the center.

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Kismaayo | Our 3-day workshop on Enhancing Gender Balance in Media Content has concluded! From inclusive sourcing to newsroom culture, media professionals in Jubbaland are now better equipped to push for change. Thanks to @IMSforfreemedia & all participants!

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Kismaayo: @SWJOSomalia & @IMSforfreemedia launch the next round of the Gender Balance in Media workshop — engaging Jubbaland’s journalists in shaping more inclusive, locally driven storytelling.
#InclusiveMedia #GenderBalance #Kismaayo #SomaliMedia

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Dhuusamareeb: We’ve wrapped up the 3-day #GenderBalance workshop. From challenging newsroom norms to reworking content for inclusion — the momentum is real. Inclusive journalism isn’t a theory; it’s a daily decision.
#InclusiveMedia #SWJO #IMS #SomaliMedia #JournalismForAll