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Women human rights defenders in Somalia are reprised against, threatened, unlawfully arrested, privy to sexual and gender-based violence, kidnapped and even killed as a result of their work.

— Ilwad Elman

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Human rights, now more than ever, are very much on the political agenda in Somalia. However moving beyond the proverbial international commitments and declarations has not yet been realized.

They walked so I could run, and I will run so that the next generation of Somalis can soar.

To achieve success in creating more peaceful, just and inclusive societies, we must create a world, an environment where every girl can choose her future

When considering how to engage and empower women for countering violent extremism, policy makers must understand the varied roles women play in this space.

Peacebuilding is a long-term investment, and we’re just at the beginning

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