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SIHA Network SIHA Network is a coalition of civil society organisations in the Horn of Africa advocating for social change and gender equality for men and women.

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) is a network of civil society organizations from Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Somaliland, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Uganda, and, most recently, the coastal area of Kenya. Established in 1995 by a coalition of women’s rights activists with the aim of strengthening the capacities of women’s rights organizations and addressing women’s subordination and violence against women and girls in the Horn of Africa, SIHA has grown substantially and is now comprised of close to 75 member organizations.

In our statement to the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child...
15/10/2026

In our statement to the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, we urged African states and the Committee to move beyond commitments and take concrete action to protect children from violence, end impunity, and uphold their rights. We called for:

•⁠ ⁠Accountability and implementation: Hold states accountable under the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, ensure its full implementation, and urge states that have not yet ratified it to do so.

•⁠ ⁠An end to violence and exploitation: Take urgent action to end sexual violence, child and forced marriage, female ge***al mutilation, and the recruitment and use of children.

•⁠ ⁠Justice and protection: Hold perpetrators accountable, release children who have been unlawfully detained, and trace and protect missing children.

•⁠ ⁠Access to essential services: Ensure children have safe access to education, child-friendly justice, healthcare, and psychosocial support, working alongside women-led organisations to strengthen protection and referral mechanisms.

Read the full statement here: https://sihanet.org/oral-statement-by-siha-network-48th-ordinary-session-of-the-african-committee-of-experts-on-the-rights-and-welfare-of-the-child-maseru-lesotho-october-2026/

Peace takes root where people feel safe, heard and able to shape their own future.At SIHA Network, we believe that inves...
21/09/2026

Peace takes root where people feel safe, heard and able to shape their own future.

At SIHA Network, we believe that investing in peace means investing in justice, equality, women and women-led movements, building stronger communities every day.

18/09/2026

At the launch of the 7th and latest issue of the Women in Islam Journal, feminist activists, researchers, journalists, legal experts, and women's rights advocates came together to reflect on women's experiences of war. Through the testimonies of frontline responders, collective reflection, and conversations grounded in lived experience, participants reaffirmed that sustainable peace cannot be achieved without addressing the gendered impacts of conflict and ensuring the meaningful participation of women in peacebuilding efforts.

As we mark this year's International Day of Peace, we recognize women across Ethiopia, Sudan, and the region as the Greater Horn of Africa who continue to lead, heal, document, advocate, and build peace in their communities every day.

💜 Their work reminds us that investing in peace means investing in women, their leadership, and their right to participate fully in shaping a just and peaceful future.

Death sentences against women in Sudan’s current war do not constitute justice. They are a profound failure of it.As hig...
15/09/2026

Death sentences against women in Sudan’s current war do not constitute justice. They are a profound failure of it.

As highlighted by SIHA Network Regional Director Hala Al-Karib, women who remain in conflict-affected areas often do so because of war, poverty, fear and coercion—not by choice.

Their efforts to secure food, healthcare and safety for their families must not be criminalised. Women are civilians, entitled to protection, dignity and due process.

Sudan’s justice system must not punish women for surviving war. Accountability must be rooted in human rights, gender justice and a survivor-centred approach.

Read the full article here: https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/death-sentences-for-women-during-sudans-war-profound-failure-of-justice

📢 We are looking for an Advocacy and Research Officer to support SIHA’s advocacy and research work across the Greater Ho...
07/09/2026

📢 We are looking for an Advocacy and Research Officer to support SIHA’s advocacy and research work across the Greater Horn of Africa.

The role will contribute to research and analysis, advocacy initiatives, policy engagement, and knowledge production on women’s rights, gender justice, and human rights.

📍 Location: Virtual | Regional & International Travel
📅 Deadline: 15 September 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://sihanet.org/job/advocacy-and-research-officer/

SIHA is an equal opportunity and feminist employer. Qualified women and candidates based in Africa, particularly in the Greater Horn of Africa, are strongly encouraged to apply. 💜

Under our WEAVE project, supported by GIZ, SIHA in Ethiopia brought together 11 women-led organizations and informal wom...
04/09/2026

Under our WEAVE project, supported by GIZ, SIHA in Ethiopia brought together 11 women-led organizations and informal women’s collectives to amplify an often overlooked but fundamental issue: the recognition, reduction, and redistribution of unpaid care and domestic work. Through community dialogues, school-based awareness campaigns, policy engagement, and digital advocacy, we elevated conversations on the invisible labor that sustains households, communities, and economies every day.

This campaign is a powerful reminder that meaningful norm change requires collective action. In featuring this conversation in schools, it is clear that engaging young people today is essential in building a future where care responsibilities are valued, shared, and no longer disproportionately shouldered by women and girls.

We extend a special thank you to the Addis Ababa Teachers Association for their instrumental role in opening doors for school-based engagement, Women Can Do It (WCDI) for spearheading the development of the policy brief which grounded the campaign, and Ethiopian Women's Development Organization (EWDO) for their leadership in ensuring the success of the community dialogue that marked the campaign’s culmination.

Turning policy into protection in Afmadow.Our member Social Women and Resilience Organization (SWRO) is taking Jubaland’...
04/09/2026

Turning policy into protection in Afmadow.

Our member Social Women and Resilience Organization (SWRO) is taking Jubaland’s new Anti-FGM Bill directly to women and girls in displacement settlements across Afmadow, Lower Juba.

Through its “Turning Policy Into Protection” campaign, SWRO is equipping communities with knowledge about the new law, the protections it provides for girls, and the 2612 hotline that is available for support.

This is what local and women-led change looks like: turning policy into awareness, action and protection.

We are proud to showcase SWRO’s work and the vital role our members play in driving change in their communities.

During the first Africa Family Law Network (AFLN) annual conference, founding members: Equality Now Femnet Secretariat, ...
31/08/2026

During the first Africa Family Law Network (AFLN) annual conference, founding members: Equality Now Femnet Secretariat, Musawah, and SIHA Network used this platform to reaffirm shared commitments towards equality and justice in family laws across the continent.

As anti-rights movements push for restrictive interpretations of family, gender roles, and traditional values, the AFLN calls for stronger regional coordination to protect and advance women’s human rights.

Read the full article by IPS News Agency here: https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/african-rights-advocates-coordinate-response-to-family-law-backlash/

On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, we remember the hundreds of Sudanese women and girls...
30/08/2026

On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, we remember the hundreds of Sudanese women and girls who remain missing, caught between warring factions, held in detention centers unknown to their families, or hidden in slavery camps mainly across Darfur, South Kordofan, and the Nuba Mountains.

Today, we should acknowledge the horrific crimes committed against women and girls in : those who have vanished from the lives of their loved ones and those whose memories are erased by shame and stigma.

Breaking Barriers is a project spearheaded by SIHA Network, in partnership with women grassroots organizations in Arua, ...
28/08/2026

Breaking Barriers is a project spearheaded by SIHA Network, in partnership with women grassroots organizations in Arua, West Nile, Uganda.

For the next 6 months, we will facilitate the training of a selected group of young women in unconventional gender occupations, such as leather crafting, automotive mechanics, plumbing, carpentry, photography, and videography.

We are privileged to obtain substantial support from communities and the families of these driven young women.

When young women acquire the knowledge, skills, and opportunity to confront gender stereotypes, they can transform their lives and enhance the welfare of their communities.

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