Annual Meeting with SHGA-Working Group and Stakeholders
Annual Meeting with SHG-WG and Stakeholders
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SHGs Break the Silence on GBV and Human Rights Violations
In the IDP camps of Nasahablod and Statehouse, gender-based violence (GBV) and human rights violations often go unreported silenced by fear, stigma, and isolation. But a bold shift is happening through the Community-Level Monitoring of Human Rights Violations and Referral Pathways initiative. Through this initiative, youth- and women-led SHGs have been equipped to recognize abuse, …
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SHG Leader Bridges Peace Between Divided Communities
In Statehouse, deep-rooted tensions between the community have long fueled mistrust and division. But today, peace is beginning to grow planted and nurtured by the leadership of women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs). After receiving training in human rights, social cohesion, and peacebuilding, these grassroots women leaders are facilitating powerful community dialogues that bring together youth, elders, …
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BRIEF ARTICLE ON: HIGH-LEVEL FGM ADVOCACY CONVENTION IN HARGEISA, SOMALILAND 17th-18th September 2024
The High-Level FGM Advocacy Convention in Hargeisa was indeed a pivotal moment in the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Somaliland. This event gathered both regional and international stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions, share valuable insights, and forge partnerships aimed at promoting a comprehensive anti-FGM policy. The collaborative efforts were highlighted the …
EMPOWERING THE VOICELESS: THE TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY OF WOMEN IN SELF-HELP GROUPS IN SOMALILAND
In a world where marginalized and vulnerable women often find themselves voiceless and overlooked, the rise of Self- Self-help groups (SHGs) in Somaliland represents a profound transformation for marginalized and vulnerable women, who have historically been voiceless and unheeded. These grassroots, women-led initiatives offer a platform for support, advocacy, and economic empowerment. However, the journey …
Building Social Institution through Self Help Group approach
Commemoration of SHG EVENT 2021 In Burao, Togdheer region, the NAFIS Network conducted a SHG Event Day (Danwadaag). The event was attended by the Minister of Parliamentary Relations and Constitutional Affairs (MoPRCA), the Minister of Employment, Social Affairs, and Family Affairs, the Mayor Buroa and Governor of the Togdheer region, the Executive Director and Chairperson …
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Horrific situation: Mass girl’s circumcision reported
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 …
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Xaalad murugo leh: Gudniin wadareed dhib-badan loogu gaystay hablo yaryar
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 …
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Criminalization of Female Genital Cutting in Somaliland: 2020, Year of Action
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. …
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Guulaha Danwadaag
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 …