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27/05/2026

𝑪𝑰𝑰𝑫 𝑴𝑼𝑩𝑨𝑨𝑹𝑨𝑲
Maamulka, xubnaha iyo Shaqaalaha 𝐕𝐎𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐖𝐎 (𝑽𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝑶𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏)
waxay ummadda Islaamka guud ahaan, gaar ahaan bulshada Somaliland, ugu hambalyeynayaan munaasabadda barakaysan ee Ciidul Adxaa.

Waxaan Alle SWT ka baryaynaa inuu inaga aqbalo cibaadadii, soonkii, ducadii iyo dhammaan camalkii wanaagsanaa. Ciiddaan ciideeda Alle ha inooga dhigo mid nabad, caafimaad, barwaaqo, is-jacayl iyo horumar ku suntan.

𝐕𝐎𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐖𝐎 waxay mar walba u taagan tahay horumarinta, daryeelka iyo awood-siinta haweenka iyo bulshada nugul.

🎉 𝐂𝐢𝐢𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐧! 🎉

“𝐔𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐤𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐤𝐚 Ee” 𝐕𝐎𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐖𝐎 Minority Women org

16/05/2026

A Voice of Somaliland Minority Women Organization with collaboration in Plan International successfully conducted a GBV awareness session in Daami A , focusing on preventing Gender-Based Violence and strengthening the protection of women and girls. The session educated participants on their rights, community awareness, mutual respect, and the importance of building a safe society free from violence.
VOSOMWO remains committed to empowering women and girls and promoting protection, dignity, and safety for vulnerable communities.
“Awareness is the light of society, and protecting girls is a shared responsibility.”
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30/04/2026

Four-Day Training on Monitoring and Documenting Human Rights Violations Concludes in Hargeisa ,
A four-day training on monitoring and documenting human rights violations has successfully concluded in Hargeisa. The training was organized by the Voice of Somaliland Minority Women Organization (VOSOMWO), in collaboration with Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and supported by the German Government. The training focused on strengthening skills related to human rights protection and promoting the project “Advancing Minority Rights for Equal Access and Opportunities for Minority Communities in Somaliland.”
The training benefited 40 participants from the Saaxil, Togdheer, and Maroodijeex regions. Participants were equipped with essential skills in data collection, case registration, and the monitoring and documentation of human rights violations.
This training workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity of participants to effectively monitor, document, and report human rights violations. It represents a key component of the broader project focused on advancing minority rights and improving access to equal opportunities for marginalized communities in Somaliland.
The training was officially closed by the Executive Director of VOSOMWO, Ms. Hibak Ahmed Hassan, together with a representative from the Human Rights Department of the Ministry of Justice. They encouraged participants to apply the knowledge and skills gained to raise public awareness, promote justice, and actively contribute to the protection and defence of human rights within their communities.

28/04/2026

Tababar muhiim ah oo ku saabsan la socodka iyo diiwaangelinta xadgudubyada xuquuqda aadanaha ayaa si rasmi ah uga furmay magaalada Hargeisa. Tababarkan waxaa soo agaasimay ururka VOSOMWO (Ururka Codka Haweenka Beelaha la Garbiyo), iyadoo ay kaashanayaan Welthungerhilfe (WHH) iyo dowladda Germany
Tababarku wuxuu socon doonaa muddo afar maalmood ah, waxaana ka qaybgalay masuuliyiin kala duwan oo ka socday hay’adaha xuquuqda aadanaha, dowladda, iyo ururrada caalamiga ah. Ka mid ah martida sharafta leh waxaa ka mid ahaa

▪️Agaasimaha Wasaaradda Shaqada iyo Arrimaha Bulshada, Maxaed Xaashi

▪️Madaxa xafiiska Qaramada Midoobay ee Somaliland, Mr. Charles

▪️Wakiilka WHH, Mr. Khalid
Xubin ka socotay

▪️Xubin ka socotay Wasaaradda Cadaaladda

▪️Suxufi rug-caddaa ah Maxamed Xasan Cali Waji

▪️Iyo marti sharaf kale oo tiro badan

Masuuliyiintii halkaas ka hadlay ayaa si weyn u bogaadiyey muhiimadda tababarkan, iyagoo xusay in uu door muhiim ah ka qaadanayo kor u qaadista fahamka iyo ilaalinta xuquuqda aadanaha, gaar ahaan bulshada la garbiyo
waxa ugu horayn halkaasi ka hadashay Agaasimmaha guud ee Ururka Codka Haweenka Beelaha la Garbiyo ee (VOSOMWO Minority Women Org) Mr Hibaaq Axmed Xassan waxay ka warantay muddooyinkii u dambeeyay in ururkudo ku hawlanaa sidii loo xoojin lahaa ka qaybgalka bulshada la garbiyo ee dhinacyada waxbarashada, shaqalaysiinta arrimaha bulshada, iyo ka qayb galka siyaasadda. Waxay xustay in tababarkan afar maalmood ah diiradda lagu saarayo
▪️Habka saxda ah ee (soo gudbinta xogta)

▪️Qaabka loo diiwaangeliyo kiisaska xadgudubyada

▪️Sida loo fahmo loona dabagalo tacadiyada xuquuqda aadanaha.

Ka qaybgalayaasha tababarka ayaa ka kala yimid gobollada Togdheer, Saaxil, iyo Maroodijeex, iyagoo noqon doona koox xirfadlayaal ah oo ka shaqeeya la socodka iyo diiwaangelinta tacadiyada, sidoo kalena diyaariya warbixino muujinaya xaaladaha dhabta ah ee ka jira deegaannadooda.

Suxufiga rug-caddaaga ah Maxamed xasan Cali Waji ayaa isaguna xusay in haweenku weli la kulmaan caqabado badan oo dhinaca xuquuqda aadanaha ah, isagoo tilmaamay in aanay ahayn arrin ku kooban qabiil balse ay tahay xaq guud oo dumarku leeyihiin. Wuxuu xasuusiyay halgankii taariikhiga ahaa ee haweenku u soo galeen helitaanka xuquuqdooda, sida xaqa codbixinta ee dalal badan oo caalamka ah.
Dhankiisa, Mr. Khalid oo ka socday Welthungerhilfe (WHH), ayaa bogaadiyey dadaalka VOSOMWO, isagoo ku ammaanay shaqada ay ka hayaan horumarinta bulshada iyo ilaalinta xuquuqda aadanaha.
Wasaaradda Shaqada iyo Arrimaha Bulshada, Maxaed Xaashi xaquuqda adaanaha oo si quto dheer uga hadlay iyo dardaaran mudada afarta cisho ee oo socdo
Madaxa xafiiska Qaramada Midoobay ee Somaliland, Mr. Charles oo dhankiisa ka hadlay ayaa yidhi xaquuqda adaanaha waxa kasoo shaqenayey inbadan isaga oo aad usharaxay

Wasarada cadaalada Mrs.. oo ka hadashay xaquuqda aadamaha si cadaladeed oo kula saartay labo qaybood inay sharcigaasi ilaaliyo xaquuqda aadamaha iyo inuu ka jawaabo xaquuqda adamaha iyo dhiirigalin bogaadin ay udirtay dhamantood
Ugu dambayn, tababarkan ayaa la filayaa inuu noqdo mid wax ku ool ah oo horseeda in la helo kooxo xirfad leh oo si hufan u diiwaangeliya una soo gudbiya xadgudubyada xuquuqda aadanaha, isla markaana gacan ka geysta kor u qaadista wacyiga bulshada iyo cadaaladda.
# and Reporting Rights # Violations

16/04/2026

Voice of Somaliland Minority Women Organization (VOSOMWO), in collaboration with Plan International, conducted a one-day training in Hargeisa for IDP committees, social workers, and university youth.
The training focused on the prevention of violence against women, children, and other vulnerable groups, as well as on how to effectively support survivors. Particular emphasis was placed on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Referral Pathways and Case Management.
The sessions highlighted ways to strengthen both prevention and response mechanisms to GBV, ensuring that survivors receive timely and appropriate support. It was also emphasized that community committees and social workers should be well-informed about available service providers in order to facilitate effective referrals.
In addition, the importance of strong partnerships between communities, institutions, and professionals was discussed in detail, with the aim of building a safe and inclusive society based on justice and human rights.
During the training, participants explored the wide-ranging impacts of gender-based violence, which extend beyond physical harm to include mental health, economic well-being, and social relationships.

06/03/2026

International Women’s Day 2026
International Women’s Day 2026, themed “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,”

03/02/2026

30/12/2025

The Voice of Somaliland Minority Women Organization (VOSOMWO), representing culturally disadvantaged communities, in collaboration with the international organization UNTMIS, jointly organized a two-day training workshop on the rights of minorities and people with special needs.
The training brought together participants from marginalized and vulnerable communities, including minority women, persons with disabilities, and community leaders. The sessions focused on human rights principles, national and international legal frameworks, inclusion, protection mechanisms, and advocacy strategies for minorities and persons with special needs.
Throughout the two days, participants engaged in interactive discussions, group work, and case studies to analyze the social, economic, political, and cultural challenges faced by marginalized communities. Particular attention was given to discrimination, exclusion from decision-making, limited access to services, and barriers to justice.
At the conclusion of the training, participants collectively developed practical and community-driven solutions aimed at addressing these challenges. These included strengthening community awareness, promoting inclusive policies, improving access to services, enhancing collaboration with duty bearers, and empowering marginalized groups—especially women and persons with disabilities—to advocate for their rights.
The training successfully increased participants’ understanding of minority rights and disability inclusion, while reinforcing the importance of collective action, partnership, and accountability. VOSOMWO and UNTMIS reaffirmed their commitment to continue supporting initiatives that promote human rights, equality, dignity, and social inclusion for all.

26/12/2025

Human rights training to empower minority groups and people with disabilities