Somali Women Journalists Rights Association

13/08/2026

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2026 🌍✨
Maalinta Caalamiga ah ee Dhallinyarada
“Youth Empowerment, Innovation, Peace & Leadership.
💙 Empower Youth. Amplify Their Voices. Build a Better Future.
12 August 2026
Somali Women Journalists Rights Association (SOWJRA)

09/07/2026

The Somali Women Journalists Rights Association (SOWJRA) stands in solidarity with journalists in Garowe who today held a peaceful protest calling for the immediate release of journalist Suweys Gacayte and demanding justice in her case.
SOWJRA reiterates its call for the protection of press freedom, respect for journalists' rights, and an end to intimidation and harassment of media professionals. A free and independent press is essential to democracy, accountability, and the protection of human rights.

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08/07/2026

STATEMENT: SOWJRA Condemns the Arbitrary Detention of Journalist Ms. Suweys Gacayte
Date: July 7, 2026
The Somali Women Journalists’ Rights Association (SOWJRA) strongly condemns the arbitrary detention of journalist Ms. Suweys Gacayte, who was reportedly arrested in Garowe, Puntland, Somalia, on 2 July 2026 and transferred to Garowe Central Prison without a court warrant or due legal process.
Ms. Suweys Gacayte, a reporter with Suweys Media, is widely known for conducting street interviews in Garowe, the capital city of Puntland State of Somalia. Through her work, she provides ordinary citizens with a platform to share their concerns, experiences, and opinions. Journalism is a fundamental pillar of democracy and must never be criminalized.
SOWJRA is deeply concerned by reports that Ms. Gacayte has been detained without publicly disclosed charges, a court order, or a clear legal basis. Due process and the rule of law must be respected at all times, and any deprivation of liberty must comply with applicable legal procedures.
This detention is also contrary to the spirit and provisions of Puntland Media Law No. 28/2016, including Article 3(1), which recognizes media freedom as inviolable and protected under the Constitution of Puntland.
SOWJRA joins journalists, media organizations, and human rights defenders in calling for the immediate respect of Ms. Gacayte’s legal rights. We urge the Puntland authorities to either promptly present any lawful charges before a competent court or release her without delay.
SOWJRA further calls on the Puntland authorities to uphold freedom of expression and media freedom, ensure the safety and protection of journalists, and create an enabling environment where media professionals can carry out their work without intimidation, harassment, or arbitrary detention.
We stand in solidarity with Ms. Suweys Gacayte, her family, and the wider journalism community in Puntland. SOWJRA reaffirms its commitment to defending press freedom and protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of women journalists in Somalia.

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06/07/2026

STATEMENT
Somali Women Journalists Rights Association (SOWJRA)
2 July 2026
The Somali Women Journalists Rights Association (SOWJRA) strongly condemns the continued detention of journalist Suweys Gacayte, who was arrested in Garowe on 2 July 2026 and transferred to Garowe Central Prison.
Suweys Gacayte, a reporter with Suweys Media, is widely recognized for conducting street interviews that provide ordinary citizens with a platform to express their concerns, experiences, and opinions. Journalism is a fundamental pillar of democracy and must never be criminalized.
SOWJRA is deeply concerned by reports indicating that Ms. Gacayte has been detained without publicly disclosed charges, a court order, or any clear legal basis. Due process and the rule of law must be respected at all times, and any deprivation of liberty must comply with applicable legal procedures.
We join the calls of journalists, media organizations, and human rights defenders demanding the immediate respect for Ms. Gacayte's legal rights. Authorities should either promptly present any lawful charges before a competent court or release her without delay.
SOWJRA further calls on the Puntland authorities to uphold freedom of expression and media freedom, ensure the safety of journalists, and create an environment where media professionals can carry out their work without intimidation, harassment, or arbitrary detention.
We stand in solidarity with Suweys Gacayte, her family, and the wider journalism community, and we reaffirm our commitment to defending press freedom and the rights of women journalists in Somalia.

06/07/2026

STATEMENT
Somali Women Journalists Rights Association (SOWJRA)
5 July 2026
The Somali Women Journalists Rights Association (SOWJRA) strongly condemns the continued detention of journalist Suweys Gacayte, who was arrested in Garowe on 2 July 2026 and transferred to Garowe Central Prison.
Suweys Gacayte, a reporter with Suweys Media, is widely recognized for conducting street interviews that provide ordinary citizens with a platform to express their concerns, experiences, and opinions. Journalism is a fundamental pillar of democracy and must never be criminalized.
SOWJRA is deeply concerned by reports indicating that Ms. Gacayte has been detained without publicly disclosed charges, a court order, or any clear legal basis. Due process and the rule of law must be respected at all times, and any deprivation of liberty must comply with applicable legal procedures.
We join the calls of journalists, media organizations, and human rights defenders demanding the immediate respect for Ms. Gacayte's legal rights. Authorities should either promptly present any lawful charges before a competent court or release her without delay.
SOWJRA further calls on the Puntland authorities to uphold freedom of expression and media freedom, ensure the safety of journalists, and create an environment where media professionals can carry out their work without intimidation, harassment, or arbitrary detention.
We stand in solidarity with Suweys Gacayte, her family, and the wider journalism community, and we reaffirm our commitment to defending press freedom and the rights of women journalists in Somalia.
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24/06/2026

STATEMENT - CONDEMNATION OF THE SEXUAL ASSAULT INCIDENT AT BEERTA NABADDA, MOGADISHU
Somali Women Journalists’ Rights Association (SOWJRA) strongly condemns the reported sexual assault and harassment of a young woman at the Beerta Nabadda in Mogadishu on 19 June 2026.
According to reports, the young woman was visiting the public park when she was subjected to a disturbing act of sexual violence and harassment by a group of young men. The incident, which reportedly involved physical and sexual assault, represents a grave violation of the victim’s dignity, safety, and fundamental human rights.
This case reflects a broader and deeply concerning pattern of gender-based violence faced by Somali women and girls every day. While this incident has attracted public attention, countless other cases of sexual violence, harassment, abuse, and exploitation remain unreported, undocumented, and hidden behind fear, stigma, and silence.
SOWJRA calls upon the Federal Government of Somalia and relevant law enforcement authorities to conduct a swift, transparent, and impartial investigation into this incident, ensure that all perpetrators are held accountable, and provide justice and protection for the survivor.
We further urge policymakers and legislators to prioritize and strengthen legal protections against sexual and gender-based violence, including advancing legislation that effectively criminalizes and punishes r**e, sexual assault, and other forms of violence against women and girls.
Somali women and girls have endured decades of conflict, discrimination, and violence. They should not have to fear harassment or assault while accessing public spaces. Ensuring their safety, dignity, and equal participation in society is a collective responsibility.
SOWJRA stands in solidarity with the survivor and all women and girls affected by gender-based violence. We call upon government institutions, civil society organizations, community leaders, religious leaders, the media, and the public to unite in rejecting violence against women and girls and to work together toward a Somalia where every woman and girl can live free from fear, violence, and discrimination.
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21/06/2026

18/06/2026

Gabdhaha Xulka Qaranka Soomaaliyeed ee da'doodu ka hooseyso 17-jirada ayaa guul taariikhi ah ka gaaray dhiggooda dalka Sudan, kadib markii ay 8-2 ku garaaceen kulan ka tirsanaa tartanka CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship ee ka socda magaalada Dar es Salaam ee dalka Tanzania.

Guushan ayaa bog cusub u furtay taariikhda kubadda cagta haweenka Soomaaliyeed, maadaama ay tahay markii ugu horreysay ee xul qaran oo gabdho ah ay guul ka gaaraan tartan kubadda cagta ah.

Inkasta oo Ocean Queens ay ka hareen tartanka, kadib guuldarrooyin ay kala kulmeen xulalka Tanzania iyo Kenya oo ay ku wada jireen Group A, haddana ciyaartoydu waxay soo bandhigeen dadaal, karti iyo isku-duubni aad loogu amaanay.

Ka qeybgalka tartankan ma ahayn oo keliya tartan ciyaareed, balse wuxuu astaan u yahay horumarka kubadda cagta haweenka Soomaaliya, isagoo muujinaya adkaysi, rajo iyo dadaal dheer oo looga soo gudbay caqabado badan.

SOWJRA (Somali Women Journalists Rights Association) waxay hambalyo iyo bogaadin u diraysaa gabdhaha xulka qaranka Soomaaliyeed, macallimiinta iyo dhammaan bahda kubadda cagta Soomaaliyeed guushan taariikhiga ah. Guushiinnu waa dhiirrigelin iyo iftiin u ah gabdhaha Soomaaliyeed meel kasta oo ay joogaan. Hambalyo geesiyaal! 🌟🇸🇴

17/06/2026

🌸 Gabadh Kastaa Waxay Xaq U Leedahay Mustaqbal Caafimaad Leh oo Ammaan Ah


Gabdhuhu waxay xaq u leeyihiin inay ka badbaadaan dhaqamada waxyeellada leh. Gudniinku wuxuu ku xadgudbaa xuquuqdooda iyo karaamadooda.


MAYA GUDNIINKA! HAA XUQUUQDA GABDHAHA!

14/06/2026

Gudniinku Waa Tacaddi Ka Dhan Ah Gabdhaha iyo Haweenka

Gudniinku wuxuu keenaa dhibaatooyin jireed iyo maskaxeed oo cimriga oo dhan saameeya. Dhaqan ama caado looma adeegsan karo in lagu cudurdaarto waxyeellada gabdhaha.

ILAALI GABDHAHA! JOOJI GUDNIINKA!