WITNESS SOMALIA

Nonprofit human rights monitoring & advocacy organization based in Mogadishu documenting human rights violations and acts of impunity in Somalia.

[DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders]

The #COVID19 pandemic affects human rights defenders (#HRDs) in many ways.

DefendDefenders’ security guide includes recommendations to ensure the safety, security, & well-being for HRDs.

Check out ➡️ https://t.co/hIZj1DJ03C

Keep safe – mentally & physically! ✊🏿

[AntoniaMulvey @AntoniaMulvey]

On #IWD2020 I want to celebrate the brave women who we represent at @LegalActionWW and the hardworking staff who seek justice on their behalf. We must celebrate the progress we’ve made and keep working for equal rights #GenerationEquality

[ICAN (International Civil Society Action Network) @whatthewomensay]

#WASL partner @WitnessSomalia are working to raise awareness of #COVID19 amid challenging circumstances in #Somalia. They are providing preventive materials for women in IDP Camps in Mogadishu to try to #stopthespread. #SheBuildsPeace
#StandwithWomenPeacebuilders

[AntoniaMulvey @AntoniaMulvey]

Great day with our incredible partners @WitnessSomalia Our paralegals and lawyers who are working to improve access to justice for IDPs in #Mogadishu #Somalia

[DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders]

Meet our Human Rights Defender of the Month: Faiza Abdi Mohamed!

The activist from #Somalia has promoted human rights for a decade. “I’ve lost so many of my friends due to cruelties, so I can’t keep quiet,” she says.

We applaud your work, Faiza! 🙌🏿🙌🏿
➡️ https://t.co/uN8R9pQXfz

[WITNESS SOMALIA @WitnessSomalia]

Despite women’s invaluable contributions to preventing and resolving conflicts, they are often excluded from negotiating tables and peace process at large. For peace to be achieved, women who r 50% of the society & who r raising the other 50% must be included in processes.

[Sahra Ahmed Koshin @sahro]

2 weeks ago I lost my sister to a fatal car accident in Garowe. She was one of 4 people who tragically lost their lives traveling in the same vehicle. All buried in one day. She left behind 5-month old #babySahra. Ya Allah, help us through. 1/5

[WITNESS SOMALIA @WitnessSomalia]

We celebrated the international human rights day with group of CSOs & members of the displaced communities in two separate events in Mogadishu. The aim was to increase public awareness on promoting and protecting human rights in Somalia and beyond. #16Days

[Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS) @GAPS_Network]

@WitnessSomalia @LegalActionWW The consultation in Somalia was led by @UNFPA_SOMALIA, @WitnessSomalia and @LegalActionWW. Read the full Somalia report here 👇 https://t.co/AY0XPyY5YN #WPS10Steps #16Days

[UNSOM @UNSomalia]

In #Mogadishu today, @UN envoy to #Somalia James Swan and international partners reaffirmed their support for 2020 'one person, one vote' elections in meetings with @NIECsomalia commissioners and Minister of Internal Security Mohamed Abukar Islow ‘Duale.’

[HRW en français @hrw_fr]

#Somalie : Almaas Elman, une courageuse activiste somalo-canadienne tuée à Mogadiscio le 20 novembre, était une "étoile brillante" selon @LaetitiaBader @hrw. Elle ne sera pas oubliée, et il faut que justice lui soit rendue. https://t.co/UCm75Pwbn2 @ElmanPeaceHRC @HRWcanada

[Stuart Brown 鮑旭 @StuartBrownFCDO]

UK is deeply concerned by ongoing detention of oppositions politicians in #Somaliland. We have called on government to bring charges or release immediately. Encourage all parties to renew dialogue and uphold their commitment to hold paliamentary and local elections without delay.

[UNSOM @UNSomalia]

The @UN family in #Somalia joins #Somalis in mourning the death of social activist Almas Elman in #Mogadishu yesterday, and expresses its sadness and condolences to her family.

[Intl Peace Institute @ipinst]

Discussion pt:

WPS is thought of as a “gender issue” or “security challenge” but has implications across a much wider field.

We need new systems to effect change—fund women, peace, and security right and systematically.

[WITNESS SOMALIA @WitnessSomalia]

On 24 Oct 2002 Istarlin A. Arush died on her way to observe the latest peace talks btwn Somalia's warlords. She was an iconic champion of human rights & peace activist who lived in the most difficult time to be women in Somalia where confrontations with gunmen was daily ordeal.

[UNSOM @UNSomalia]

Sanad-guuradii labaad ee qaraxii #14Oktoobar2017 ka dhacay #Soomaaliya awgeed, ayaa ergeyga @UN, wuxuu xusay dhibbanayaashii weerarkaas iyo taageerada ay QM la garab taagantahay dadka Soomaaliyeed. https://t.co/nOVzSIRwkS

[UNSOM @UNSomalia]

Today, the @UN in #Somalia remembers the 500+ victims of the #14Oct 2017 bombings in #Mogadishu, and honours the resilience and courage of the survivors: "a tribute to Somalis' commitment to the path of peace" - watch the UN envoy in Somalia's full video message.

[ICAN (International Civil Society Action Network) @whatthewomensay]

ICAN's #WASL partner from #Syria @Rajaa_Altalli speaking on a panel at #HRDForum2019 @CarterCenter yesterday regarding sharing personal details on social media: "Sometimes it's better to share & define your own narrative, rather than letting others create it." #BuildingSolidarity

[WITNESS SOMALIA @WitnessSomalia]

The National Independent Human Rights Commission In Somalia which is crucial body with mandate of ensuring human rights for all is yet to be established. The power sharing formula (4.5 system) is huge challenge to the formation of the body. Govt must prioritize this urgently.