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In a debate held in Garowe, Puntland, the local community, civil society members, and experts gathered to discuss the importance of understanding elections, the local government system, and decentralization. The event, organized by the Women in Media Initiative Somalia (WIMISOM), aimed to promote civic education and awareness about local elections, the system of local governments, …

WIMISOM held in Garowe a Public debate on Understanding Elections, Local Government System and Decentralization in Puntland Read More »

The 2days workshop aimed to equip women candidates with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively communicate their messages to the media and the public and also the importance of the workshop was to increase the number of women in politics and the need for women to be able to effectively communicate their ideas and …

WIMISOM held in Garowe a workshop on Increasing Women Candidates’ Communications and Media Skills Read More »

The debate was attended by members of civil society, academics, women’s organizations, and officials from the Ministry of Women Development and Family Affairs, and the Ministry of Information, Communication, Tourism, Heritage and Culture of Puntland government. In Somalia, the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the communities. …

WIMISOM organized in Garowe a discussion on the Challenges of FGM Awareness Raising in Somalia Read More »

WIMISOM organized in Bosaso a 3-day Training for Journalists on Conflict-sensitive Reporting and Countering Hate Speech during Elections. The training was held for twenty journalists from different media houses in Bosaso. Head of the Program at WIMISOM Yahya Mohamed spoke of the importance of this training at this time, and the role journalists and the …

WIMISOM Organizes Training for Journalists on Countering Hate Speech During Elections in Bosaso Read More »

WIMISOM organized in Galkaio a 3-day Training for Journalists on Conflict-sensitive Reporting and Countering Hate Speech during Elections. The training was held for twenty journalists from different media houses in Galkaio. Head of the Program at WIMISOM Yahya Mohamed spoke of the importance of this training at this time, and the role journalists and the …

WIMISOM Organizes Training for Journalists On Countering Hate Speech During Elections in Galkaio Read More »

WIMISOM organized in Garowe a 3-day Training for Journalists on Conflict-sensitive Reporting and Countering Hate Speech during Elections. The training was held for twenty journalists from different media houses in Garowe.On the opening day of the training, the Head of the Program of WIMISOM Yahya Mohamed spoke of the importance of this training at this …

WIMISOM Organizes Training for Journalists on Countering Hate Speech during Elections Read More »

WIMISOM held in Garowe the first WIMISOM Awards which is an annual Awards program that aims to recognize and reward journalists and everyone who has contributed to the socio-economic aspects of society, human rights, social issues, innovation, and development.The award, which we have held for the first time this year, is intended to reward those …

First Annual WIMISOM Awards Ceremony Held in Garowe Read More »

WIMISOM organized a Discussion on the Potential of Digital Technology for the Empowerment of Women and Girls in Somalia on the occasion of the commemoration of 8 March- International Women’s Day.The event intended to highlight the state of women’s role in technology and innovation, and digital rights issues, alongside advocating for policy and practice reforms …

WIMISOM organized a Discussion on the Potential of Digital Technology for the Empowerment of Women and Girls in Somalia Read More »

WIMISOM organized a Discussion on the Challenges Against the Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation in Somalia on the occasion of the belated commemoration of the 6th February-the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM. The objective of the discussion was to reflect on the progress made in FGM prevention in Somalia and to analyze the …

WIMISOM Organizes a Discussion the Challenges against Eradication of FGM in Somalia Read More »