Gender justice and women’s rights are essential for building a more just and equitable society. In Somalia, women and girls face many challenges, including gender inequality, gender-based violence, and discrimination.
Gender inequality: Women in Somalia are often denied access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. They are also more likely to be victims of violence, including sexual violence.
Somali women protesting for gender equality
Gender-based violence
Gender-based violence is a serious problem in Somalia. It is estimated that one in three women in Somalia will experience some form of gender-based violence in their lifetime.
Discrimination: Women in Somalia often face discrimination in the workplace, in the community, and in the family. They may be denied inheritance rights, property rights, and the right to vote.
Gender justice and women’s rights are essential for building a more just and equitable society. In Somalia, women and girls face many challenges, including gender inequality, gender-based violence, and discrimination.
Gender inequality: Women in Somalia are often denied access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. They are also more likely to be victims of violence, including sexual violence.
Happier Mothers is working to address these challenges by:
- Providing training to women on their rights and how to advocate for themselves.
- Working with community leaders to raise awareness about gender equality and the dangers of violence against women.
- Providing counseling and support to women who have been affected by violence.
- Advocating for the reform of laws that discriminate against women.
- Happier Mothers’ work is making a real difference in the lives of women in Somalia. The organization is helping to empower women and to create a more just and equal society.
For example, Happier Mothers has a program called “Sisterhood Circles” that provides women with a safe space to talk about their experiences of gender-based violence and to receive support from other women. The organization also has a legal aid program that provides women with access to legal services if they have been victims of violence.
Happier Mothers’ work is essential for building a more just and equitable society in Somalia. The organization is helping to empower women and to break down the barriers that prevent them from achieving their full potential.