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NAFIS Network staff discussed seriously the country situation of the #COVID_19, how the issue is severe in the region, and the global. Mainly analyzed how the Somaliland people denying the existence of the disease and ignoring the prevention messages by the Ministry of Health and the national prevention committee. People not accepted to stay homes, …

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March 8th is International women’s day and is celebrated all over the world, The United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day in the International Women’s Year, 1975. In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly invited member states to proclaim March 8 as the UN Day for women’s rights and world peace. In Hargeisa, Somaliland SONSAF- …

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On the commemoration of the International Day to Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Cutting (FGC), the Network Against FGC in Somaliland (NAFIS) calls on the government of Somaliland to enact legislation that will end the FGC practices. Article 36(2) of the Constitution of Somaliland requires the government of Somaliland to “legislate for the rights of …

Press Statement-NAFIS calls for approval of FGC Act Read More »

Network Against FG/C in Somaliland (NAFIS) is in solidarity with all other Child Rights CSOs, stakeholders, and policymakers in Somaliland who have worked tirelessly since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989 to express immeasurable appreciation to Somaliland Cabinet’s 53rd meeting on the 23rd of January 2020; for the …

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At the commemoration of international Women’s Day 8 March, 2019, The Network against FGC in Somaliland (NAFIS) which represents 20 organizations across Somaliland reaffirming its strong commitment to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation in the following statement. “All Somaliland girls and women have the right to live a life free of violence and pain. And yet, …

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Despite the immediate and long term health and physical complications associated with female genital cutting, the practice remains deeply entrenched into cultural and religious beliefs. Female genital cutting also contributes to disempowerment of girls and women. For these reasons, female genital cutting is considered a harmful practice against human rights. To address the problem of …

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Ministry of Employment, Social Affairs, and Family, Awarded NAFIS Network’s commitment to end Female Genital Cutting in this country and cherished the active collaboration between the Ministry and the Network. During the launching of Ministry’s new Strategic plan, Minister Hinda Jama accredited how NAFIS network is committed to ending this harmful practice and hailed the …

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