Somali youth professional development organization

24/01/2026

❌We call for ZERO tolerance to Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM) in Somaliland.

No Sunna. No medicalization. No exceptions.

All forms of are harmful and constitute a serious violation on the human rights, health, dignity, and bodily integrity of girls and women. There is no religious, cultural, or medical justification for this practice.

We call on the Parliament of Somaliland to adopt and enforce comprehensive legislation that criminalizes all forms of FGM, ensuresaccountability, and provides survivor-centered support.

FGM is violence. It must end now.

👉 Read the full statement: https://sihanet.org/joint-statement-we-call-for-zero-tolerance-to-fgm-in-somaliland-no-sunna-no-medicalization-no-exceptions/

24/01/2026

10/12/2025

The Somali Youth Professional Development Organization participated in the Civil Society Summit 2025, which was officially concluded today in Mogadishu. The summit was jointly closed by Somalia Non-State Actors and UNDP in Somalia.

The event spanned three productive days focused on enhancing ideas, collaboration, networking sessions, in-depth discussions, and the presentation of the New Strategic Civil Society Partnership Framework.

The summit was centered around the main theme:
“Operationalizing the Humanitarian–Development–Peace (HDP) Nexus in Somalia.”
Special emphasis was placed on analyzing ways to strengthen cooperation among humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding actors within civil society.

05/12/2025

Somali Youth Professional Development Organization (SYPDO) proudly participated in the 6th Leadership and Innovation Summit held in Mogadishu, where we joined national leaders to discuss strengthening leadership, fostering innovation, and empowering the next generation.

We remain committed to advancing human rights, promoting good governance, and supporting Somalia’s future leaders as they work toward sustainable national development.

As an organization, we believe that investing in youth leadership is essential for building a peaceful, prosperous, and resilient Somalia. Through capacity building, mentorship, and innovative programs, SYPDO continues to create opportunities that enable young people to become agents of positive change in their communities.