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El Fasher city has been the host of thousands of internally displaced people from other parts of Darfur, as a result of ongoing violence in this troubled region, for the past 22 years. Its fall marks a significant escalation of atrocities due to a brutal campaign of attacks
A Joint Appeal: Invest in Small Business Owners and Street Vendors for a Prosperous South Sudan
Today, 24th September 2025, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network, in partnership with the South Sudan Women Entrepreneurs Association (SSWEA) and women-led organizations in South Sudan, convened a consultative meeting at Pyramid Hotel, Juba, that brought together women street vendors, women-led organizations, private sector representatives, government officials, and development partners.
From Catcalling to Femicide: A New Year’s Call for Justice to Protect Women’s Rights in Ethiopia
Despite the Ethiopian Constitution’s affirmation of gender equality and the existence of laws designed to protect women, violence against women continues to rise at an alarming rate. This crisis is perpetuated by distorted interpretations of religious teachings that justify harmful practices, alongside significant gaps in accountability and weak enforcement within the justice system.
Ending Violence against Women and Girls
Building an inclusive women’s movement
Women and girls' access to justice
Women's social protection and economic justice
Rights of women and girls on the move
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 136 member organizations.
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Analysis of Somalia’s Anti-FGM Bill (2019) – A Human Rights Perspective
This Policy Brief provides a detailed analysis of Somalia’s Anti-FGM Bill, assessing its strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. It also offers recommendations to better align the legislation with international and regional human rights frameworks, strengthening the legal foundation to effectively address and reduce the persistently high prevalence of FGM in Somalia
OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER EDITION
We are also thrilled to celebrate some notable achievements, including our Regional Director being named among BBC’s 100 most influential women of 2024, and our Board Member and Ethiopia Lead being recognized as one of Africa’s 100 most influential women. …
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