SIHA Network

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.

Join SIHA Network as our next Country Coordinator and help shape impactful programmes advancing women’s rights and gen...
11/06/2026

Join SIHA Network as our next Country Coordinator and help shape impactful programmes advancing women’s rights and gender justice across Sudan.

This leadership position will guide SIHA’s country strategy, oversee programme delivery, strengthen partnerships and advocacy efforts, manage resources and teams, and represent the organisation with key stakeholders at national, regional, and international levels. The role is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong understanding of Sudan’s humanitarian, political, and gender landscape.

📍 Based in Kassala or Khartoum, Sudan (with national and international travel)
📅 Application deadline: 30 June 2026
📄 Apply here: https://sihanet.org/job/sudan-country-coordinator/

SIHA Network is a regional feminist network working across the Greater Horn of Africa to promote women’s rights, equality, protection, and leadership. We welcome applications from women, Sudanese nationals, and candidates from historically marginalized communities. 💜

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network remains deeply concerned by the continued detent...
10/06/2026

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network remains deeply concerned by the continued detention, enforced disappearance, and abduction of women across Sudan, particularly in Darfur.

Women are being targeted and held on the basis of their ethnicity, gender, and public engagement, with their capture used as a tool of punishment, intimidation, and widespread terror. These are not isolated incidents, but part of a broader pattern of persecution and collective punishment.

SIHA Network calls for the immediate release of all civilian detainees, especially women and children who have been forcibly disappeared or abducted, for the disclosure of their whereabouts and the conditions in which they are being held.

Read our full statement: https://sihanet.org/press-statement-grave-concerns-over-women-and-children-subjected-to-detention-enforced-disappearance-and-abductions-in-darfur/

Big milestone for our work with women and girls in Somalia and Somaliland! The final evaluation of our project "We Have ...
10/06/2026

Big milestone for our work with women and girls in Somalia and Somaliland!

The final evaluation of our project "We Have Rights: Protecting IDP and Minority Women and Girls from SGBV in Southwest Somalia and Somaliland," supported by the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women, is now published in the UN Trust Fund Evaluation Library.

It highlights stronger survivor-centred services; 50 women’s rights organisations engaged through two coalitions, community-led protection mechanisms and important shifts in attitudes toward gender-based violence and harmful practices.

Read more here: https://untf.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2026/05/final-evaluation-we-have-rights-protecting-idp-and-minority-women-and-girls-from-sgbv-in-southwest-somalia-and-somaliland-somalia

I will never forget the teacher who negotiated to be g4ng-r4ped instead of her daughter," writes Hala Al Karib, SIHA Net...
04/06/2026

I will never forget the teacher who negotiated to be g4ng-r4ped instead of her daughter," writes Hala Al Karib, SIHA Network's Regional Director.

This piece reflects on how conflict-related sexual violence has been systematically used across decades of war in Sudan to control, displace, and silence communities. It highlights the sharp escalation of abuses since April 2023 and underscores that violence against women and girls continues across territories, with little protection or access to justice.

Placing these accounts within Sudan's broader political history, Hala shows how militarization and impunity enable these crimes and why addressing them is essential to any path toward peace.

“Read the full article here: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jun/02/sudan-rape-torture-rsf-saf-war-crimes-against-women


In Somaliland, drought continues to devastate displaced communities. SIHA Network, in collaboration with the government,...
02/06/2026

In Somaliland, drought continues to devastate displaced communities.

SIHA Network, in collaboration with the government, recently supported 70 drought-affected families in the IDP camps of Qalax and Digaale with emergency food assistance provided according to government standards.

Standing with communities in times of crisis means restoring dignity, hope, and solidarity.

We are pleased to see Ethiopia Today feature an article drawing on SIHA Network’s research, “Budgeting for Inequality: T...
01/06/2026

We are pleased to see Ethiopia Today feature an article drawing on SIHA Network’s research, “Budgeting for Inequality: The Decline in Gender-Responsive State Spending for Socio-Economic Rights in Ethiopia and Uganda.”

Our research documents how gaps in gender-responsive budgeting continue to erode women's and girls' rights across health, education, and social protection.

Read the full article here: https://ethiopiatoday.net/the-hidden-crisis-in-ethiopias-gender-responsive-spending/

SIHA Network is recruiting a Project Officer to lead programme implementation across South Sudan. In this role, you will...
26/05/2026

SIHA Network is recruiting a Project Officer to lead programme implementation across South Sudan.

In this role, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and reporting of assigned projects, ensuring quality delivery, donor compliance, and alignment with SIHA’s feminist and programmatic priorities. You will also manage subgranting components, support stakeholder and donor engagement, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and provide guidance to Project Assistants/Associates across multiple locations.

📍 Juba, South Sudan
📄 Apply here by 8 June 2026: https://sihanet.org/job/project-officer-01/

SIHA Network is a feminist regional organisation committed to advancing women’s rights, leadership, and protection across the Horn of Africa. We strongly encourage applications from women and individuals from marginalized communities. 💜

Eid Mubarak from SIHA Network!May this Eid bring you peace, togetherness, and all the little moments that make life mean...
26/05/2026

Eid Mubarak from SIHA Network!

May this Eid bring you peace, togetherness, and all the little moments that make life meaningful. Wishing you and your loved ones warmth and joy this Eid Al-Adha.

What happens when governments sign international agreements on gender equality, but their budgets tell a different story...
22/05/2026

What happens when governments sign international agreements on gender equality, but their budgets tell a different story?

Our new Briefing Paper, "Budgeting for Inequality," examines how declining gender-responsive spending in Ethiopia and Uganda is undermining the socio-economic rights of women and girls in health, education, and social protection. The numbers are stark. The consequences are real.

Read the full paper here and share widely: https://sihanet.org/budgeting-for-inequality-the-decline-in-gender-responsive-state-spending-for-socio-economic-rights-in-ethiopia-and-uganda/

This publication is made possible through the KOMBOA Consortium in partnership with SIHA Network and authored by Dr. Lyn Ossome.

🔴 When women activists are silenced, the entire movement is silenced.Fifteen organisations across have come together t...
12/05/2026

🔴 When women activists are silenced, the entire movement is silenced.

Fifteen organisations across have come together to demand justice for Ms. Sadia Moalim Ali, a social activist detained in since 12 April 2026 for her peaceful civic engagement on the ground.

Signatories include: Nagaad Network, SWAA, SWDC, Somali Women Vision, Witness Somalia and SIHA Network among others.

We demand her immediate release and the overall protection of women human rights defenders advancing justice in Somalia.

Read the full statement: [https://sihanet.org/joint-statement-by-womens-rights-organizations-in-somalia-on-the-arbitrary-detention-of-ms-sadia-moalim-ali/]

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