Somali Women Journalists Rights Association

17/02/2026

With support from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), SOWJRA successfully concluded a 5-day Digital Media & Storytelling Training for 25 emerging young women journalists and content creators in Mogadishu. The participants expressed their gratitude to both the Canada Fund and SOWJRA for organizing the training, acknowledging that they greatly benefited from the knowledge and skills gained during the program.

15/02/2026

For many years, the participation of girls in sports in Somalia was almost nonexistent, largely due to fear, social pressure, and systematic restrictions. In response to these challenges, the Somali Women Journalists Rights Association (SOWJRA) has taken a bold and historic step by establishing, for the first time, strong and independent women’s sports teams.
This initiative aims to empower girls to participate in sports without fear or intimidation, while also using sport as a platform to advocate against violence and abuses targeting girls and women. Through this effort, SOWJRA seeks to create safe spaces for girls to build confidence, develop their talents, and play a visible and influential role in the growth of sports and social change in the country.
The initiative has been supported by Onside Fund, whose contribution has helped make this milestone for women’s sports and empowerment possible.

15/02/2026

With UNFPA Somalia – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

07/02/2026

FGM is not a tradition. It is violence.
Zero Tolerance for Female Ge***al Mutilation.
Gudniinku ma aha dhaqan. Waa tacaddi ka dhan ah gabdhaha.
Gudniinka gabdhaha waa xadgudub dhaawacaya caafimaadka, sharafta, iyo mustaqbalka gabar kasta. Waxay sababi kartaa dhibaatooyin caafimaad oo joogto ah, xanuun nafsi ah, iyo halis ku timaadda nolosha gabdhaha.

IOM Somalia IWMF AFAC - The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture UNICEF Somalia UK in Somalia UNFPA Somalia UNDP in Somalia International Human Rights Organization European Union in Somalia UNESCO Youth .

06/02/2026

Every girl deserves a life free from harm.
Say NO to Female Ge***al Mutilation.
Gabar kastaa xaq ayay u leedahay nolol ka maran waxyeello.
Dheh MAYA Gudniinka Gabdhaha.

UN Women
IOM Somalia
UK in Somalia AFAC - The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture UNFPA Somalia Hawa Feminist Coalition USAID Somalia IWMF Bareedo Platform Slovenské veľvyslanectvo v Keni / Slovak Embassy in Kenya

06/02/2026

Female Ge***al Mutilation is a violation of human rights.
. Protect Girls. Protect the Future.
Guniinka Gudniinka Gabdhaha waa xadgudub ka dhan ah xuquuqda aadanaha.
Jooji Gudniinka Gabdhaha. Ilaali Mustaqbalka.
IOM Somalia AFAC - The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture USAID Somalia UK in Somalia UNFPA Somalia IWMF European Union in Somalia Bareedo Platform International Human Rights Organization Hawa Feminist Coalition

05/02/2026

Gudniinka gabdhaha waa xadgudub ka dhan ah xuquuqda aadanaha.
Waa waajib in aan si wadajir ah u ciribtirno, una istaagno badbaadinta nolosha iyo caafimaadka gabdhaha.

04/02/2026

SOWJRA is deeply saddened by the death of Yaasmiin Cabdalla Jaylaani, whose body was found in a hotel in Mogadishu.
The increasing cases of women found dead in hotels are alarming and unacceptable. We call for immediate, transparent investigations and accountability.
Our condolences go to Yaasmiin’s family.
Justice for Yaasmiin. End violence against women.

02/02/2026

🙏 Thank You

SOWJRA extends its sincere appreciation to our panelists, participants, media partners, and collaborators who made the Media Engagement and Advocacy Dialogue a success.

Together, we are shaping a more inclusive, ethical, and gender-responsive media landscape in Somalia.

Special thanks to the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) for their generous support in making this initiative possible.

01/02/2026

Panel Discussion Highlights

Our panel addressed:
✔️ Barriers to women’s participation in media
✔️ Challenges in ethical and safe SGBV reporting
✔️ Practical solutions to strengthen women’s representation in Somali media

Thank you to our panelists and participants for the rich and action-oriented discussions.

31/01/2026

31/01/2026

Women’s voices must be heard.

At our Media Engagement and Advocacy Dialogue in Mogadishu, we screened powerful digital stories produced by women journalists, amplifying the lived realities of women and girls affected by GBV.

Together, stakeholders called for ethical, safe, and inclusive media coverage in Somalia.