Women and girls in Somaliland undergo female genital mutilation (FGM) at age of 5 to 14 years. 98% of women and girls in Somaliland undergone the practice of FGC and subjected them to FGC which is the total or partial removal of the external female genitalia or other injuries to the female genitalia for non-medical …
Effects of COVID19 on the rise of Female genital mutilation :Needs legal action Read More »
Violence against women and girls become a global issue with significant social, economic, and personal consequences, the incident rate of Rape cases in Somaliland has increased for the last few years. Coalition members who are the biggest stakeholder’s advocate’s related gender-based violence against women and girls in Somaliland, the Coalition advocating the approval of the …
Intensifying Rape case in Somaliland, needs the approval of Sexual Offensive Bill. Read More »
On June 14th, 2020, NAFIS Network has been awakened with very disturbing and alarming news from Berbera city the Sahil region, where siblings of two young girls aged between 9 and 10 have been subjected to FGM in remote areas and due to the severity of the cutting and stitching caused one girl to bleed …
Horrific situation: Mass girl’s circumcision reported Read More »
Qaylo dhaan ayaa Dalladda NAFIS Network kasoo gaadhay magaalo madaxda gobolka Saaxil ee Berbera; taas oo ku saabsan hablo yaryar oo u dhiig baxay gudniin lagu sameeyey lana keeney cusbitaalka guud ee Berbera. Hawl wadeennada NAFIS Network ayaa dedgdeg u gaadhay gobolka isla markaana la kulmay isuduwaha wasaaradda Caafimaadka ee Gobolka, bahda caafimaadka, iyo waalidka …
Xaalad murugo leh: Gudniin wadareed dhib-badan loogu gaystay hablo yaryar Read More »
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, …
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- …
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 …
The prevalence rate of Female Genital Cutting is above 99% in Somaliland, and it has several dimensions and forms, which include infibulation (Fircooni) and other forms known Sunni.’ This form (sunni) itself has sub-types, which is more or less the same with infibulation. No government agenda to end this practice either by policy or law. …
Criminalization of Female Genital Cutting in Somaliland: 2020, Year of Action Read More »
Self Helpg Group Approach (Danwadaag), Hannaanka Danwadaag waxa laga hirgaliyey Somaliland bishii sagaalaad 2013. Waxaana maalgalisa hayada Kindernothilfe ee loo soo gaabiyo (KNH) waxa marti galisey hayada wadaniga ah ee NAFIS Network. Hannaanka Danwadaag waa ururro laga dhex abaabulay bulshada inteeda haynta yar ama saboolka ah oo isku deegaan ah. Kuwaasi oo ka siman xagga …
