- Consultative Meeting on Expansion of the Weheliye Digital Safety App
On July 18, 2024, the Somali Women Journalists Rights Association (SOWJRA) held a pivotal consultative meeting at the SYL Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia, to discuss the expansion of the Weheliye App. Originally designed to provide digital safety resources for Somali women journalists, this innovative app aims to empower women navigating the increasingly complex online world. …Consultative Meeting on Expansion of the Weheliye Digital Safety App Read More »
- SOWJRA Holds Consultative Meeting on Digital Security for 25 Women Journalists in Mogadishu
SOWJRA Holds Consultative Meeting on Digital Security for 25 Women Journalists in Mogadishu 18, July 2024… The Somali Women Journalists Rights Association (SOWJRA) has held a consultative meeting on digital security for 25 women journalists in Mogadishu today. The discussions focused on the myriad digital security challenges faced by women journalists in Somalia. SOWJRA has … - SOWJRA CONCLUDES 6 DAYS OF DIGITAL MEDIA SKILLS AND STORY TELLING TRAINING FOR 50 WOMEN JOURNALISTS IN MOGADISHU
Mogadishu, 04 November, 2023… The Somali Women Journalists Rights Association (SOWJRA) has concluded digital media skills and story telling training for 50 women journalists in Mogadishu today. The training was funded by the Slovak Aid. The closing ceremony was attended by several government officials and media organizations in Mogadishu. MP Ismael Idow from the Federal … - SOWJRA LAUNCHES 6 DAYS OF DIGITAL MEDIA SKILLS AND STORY TELLING TRAINING FOR 50 WOMEN JOURNALISTS IN MOGADISHU
Mogadishu, October 29 – November 3, 2023 The Somali Women Journalists Rights Association (SOWJRA) has today launched digital media skills and story telling training for 50 women journalists in Mogadishu today. The training is funded by the government of Slovakia. The training was attended by several government officials and media organizations in Mogadishu. The director … - SOWJRA CONCLUDES FIVE DAYS OF MENTORING WORKSHOP FOR SOMALI FEMALE POETS IN MOGADISHU
Mogadishu, 5-10, August, 2023… The Somali Women Journalists Rights Association (SOWJRA) has concluded a four days mentoring workshop for 50 emerging female poets in Mogadishu today. The workshop was funded by AFAC ARAB FUND FOR ARTS AND CULTURE.The event was attended by the chairwoman of Somali National Women Association madame Batulo Ahmed Gabballe, the director …SOWJRA CONCLUDES FIVE DAYS OF MENTORING WORKSHOP FOR SOMALI FEMALE POETS IN MOGADISHU Read More »
- SOWJRA LAUNCHES 6 DAYS FEMALE POATS MENTORING WORKSHOP IN MOGADISHU
Mogadishu, 05, August, 2023… The Somali Women Journalists Rights Association (SOJRA) has today launched five days of poats mentoring workshop for 50 emerging female poats in Mogadishu today. The workshop is funded by AFAC ARAB FUND FOR ARTS AND CULTURE. The colorful event was opened by the head of Somali Academy of Science, Culture and …SOWJRA LAUNCHES 6 DAYS FEMALE POATS MENTORING WORKSHOP IN MOGADISHU Read More »
- SOWJRA provides Digital Security Training for 60 Women Journalists in Mogadishu somalia
With the support of Digital Defenders Partnership (DDP), the Somali Women Journalists Rights Association (SOWJRA) held a digital security training for 60 women journalists in Mogadishu today where they learnt how to safeguard their data, information, devices, and communications against online attacks. The training is held in response to the growing online gender-based violence against …SOWJRA provides Digital Security Training for 60 Women Journalists in Mogadishu somalia Read More »
- Fursad Tababar Gabdhaha Daneynaya Barashada Suugaanta Soomaaliyeed Siiba Curinta iyo Tirinta Buraanburka
Hey’adda Ilaalinta Xuquuqda Haweenka Weriyaasha ah ee Soomaaliyeed ee SOWJRA oo fadhigeedu yahay magaalada Muqdisho kana shaqeysa xuquuqda weriyaasha dumarka ah ee ka howlgala saxaafadda iyo qaybaha kala duwan ee warbaahinta iyo filimada. SOWJRA waxay qorsheynaysaa inay xoojiso hibada gabdhaha dhalinyarada ah ee daneynaya inay bartaan suugaanta Soomaaliyeed siiba Buraanburka si ay hibadooda suugaaneed ugu … - The Somali Women Journalists Rights Association SOWJRA held a commemoration event for International Women’s Day
The Somali Women Journalists Rights Association SOWJRA held a commemoration event for International Women’s Day.The event in which more Somali young female journalists attended and presented their discussion about how female journalists could protect women & children and also how well they can present the voices of women and children who are abused. And they … - Join us on March 15–17 in a training where SOWJRA will present digital safety tools to help Somali women journalists
Join us on March 15–17 in a training where SOWJRA will present digital safety tools to help Somali women journalists mitigate digital risks and protect their information, data, devices, and communications against digital security risks. Register here: https://forms.gle/AZ3ZMsyCG1bxXwDG7 - The SRCC and Head of ATMIS Ambassador Mohammed El-Amine Souef today met with Leila Adden Osman Executive Director of Somali women Journalists Rights Association
The SRCC and Head of ATMIS Ambassador Mohammed El-Amine Souef today met with Leila Adden Osman Executive Director of Somali women Journalists Rights Association (SOWJRA) at his office in Mogadishu. Discussions focused on continued support towards enhancing the work and freedom of journalists in Somalia. - THE KEY FINDINGS: A SURVEY ON THE EXTENT OF ONLINE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SOMALIA
The use of the internet and technology experienced exponential growth in Somalia, with more than 2 million Internet users and the cheapest internet in Africa. While more people make their way onto the internet, it is no surprise that the amount of electronic violence against women also rises. This is not a new phenomenon in …THE KEY FINDINGS: A SURVEY ON THE EXTENT OF ONLINE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SOMALIA Read More »
- THE KEY FINDINGS: A SURVEY ON THE EXTENT OF ONLINE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SOMALIA
The use of the internet and technology experienced exponential growth in Somalia, with more than 2 million Internet users and the cheapest internet in Africa. While more people make their way onto the internet, it is no surprise that the amount of electronic violence against women also rises. This is not a new phenomenon in …THE KEY FINDINGS: A SURVEY ON THE EXTENT OF ONLINE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SOMALIA Read More »
- The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) collaborating with Somali Women Journalists Rights’ Association (SOWJRA)
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) collaborating with Somali Women Journalists Rights’ Association (SOWJRA) has concluded a three-day training on media safety and security and basic reporting skills for 25 Somali female journalists based in Mogadishu.The training organized by the ATMIS Public Information Unit in collaboration with the Somali Women Journalists Rights Association … - Men stand for FGM -free families
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a widespread and deeply entrenched social convention with nearly 97 per cent of Somali girls aged 15-19 had undergone the procedure, many of whom have been subjected to the most severe form of FGM. Despite the negative serious health consequences and efforts to abandon the practice, it has persisted due … - JOINT COMMUNIQUE ON THE STATE OF F.O.E & HR IN SOMALIA_Eng fnl
Joint Statement by the Somali Independent Journalists Unions and Media Houses on the State of Freedom of Expression and Human Rights in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia 4 June 2022 – Today, 4 June 2022, the Somali independent journalists’ organizations/unions and the independent media houses associations held a consultative meeting in Mogadishu focusing on the latest developments …JOINT COMMUNIQUE ON THE STATE OF F.O.E & HR IN SOMALIA_Eng fnl Read More »
- WAR MURTIYEED SAXAAFADDA SOOMAALIA 4 JUNE 2022
WAR MURTIYEED WADAJIR AH OO AY SOO SAAREEN URURRADA SAXAFIYIINTA IYO WARBAAHINTA SOOMAALIYEED EE MADAXA-BANNAAN MUQDISHO, Soomaaliya 4 Juun 2022 – Maanta oo ay taariikhdu tahay 4 Juun 2022, Ururrada Saxafiyiinta iyo Warbaahinta Soomaaliyeed ee madaxa-bannaan ayaa kulan wadatashi ah ku yeeshay magaalada Muqdisho iyagoo diiradda ku saaray isbeddellada cusub ee ka dhacay dalka kaddib … - NEW DAWN FOR SOMALI WOMEN
New Dawn for Somali Women, Somali Women Journalists Rights Association SOWJRA, shares celebrations with Somali women specially female politicians and other parts who did take part or supported the inclusion of women in political leadership, on the occasion of the historical victory of Sadia Samatar as the first female ever elected as deputy Speaker of … - Sowjra closes three day workshop for 15 female journalists in Mogadishu
Somali Women Journalists Rights Association completed three days’ Workshop for 15 Female journalists operating local TV stations here in Mogadishu. The workshop was about covering stories related to abuses against women and girls and Director of the Somali Women Journalists Rights Association, Leyla Added Osman closed the training for those journalists. Officials from the Somalia …Sowjra closes three day workshop for 15 female journalists in Mogadishu Read More »
- LET ME LEAD LIKE LEYMAH GBOWEE AND SIRLEAF
Amina’s outrageous ambitions to one day lead and be like our African outstanding leaders who said yes we can lead her excellence president Johnson Sirleaf and also Leymah who jointly won Nopel Peace prize called my attention to use these words as a title to Amina’s storydespite her university degree and professional experience in media” …