Workshop on Challenges Facing Journalists When Covering the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in Somalia.
In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, the role of the media extends far beyond merely reporting events—it actively shapes public […]
SOMWA, in partnership with IWMF concludes safety training for Somali female journalists.
Somali Media Women Association Concludes Identity-Informed Newsroom Training for Female Journalists. The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA), in collaboration with
SJS and SOMWA Condemn NISA Attack on Female Journalist Shukri Aabi and Cameraman Ali Hassan Guure in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 19 December 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and the Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) strongly condemn
SOMWA condemns the brutal assault on journalist Shukri Caabi by NISA and calls for immediate action.
The Somali Women Media Association (SOMWA) strongly condemns the brutal assault on journalist Shukri Caabi of Risaala TV, Mogadishu, by
SOMWA and IWMF conduct identity-informed newsroom training for Somali female journalists.
Mogadishu, Somalia (SOMWA) – In a groundbreaking initiative to support the safety and professional development of female journalists in Somalia,
Marking International Human Rights Day with an urgent call for equality.
Today, on International Human Rights Day, we join around the theme Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now. This powerful slogan
Joint press release: Somali Media Organizations Condemn Coordinated Cyberattacks Against Facebook Accounts of Journalists, Public Figures, and Government Officials
November 18, 2024 – We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the recent wave of coordinated cyberattacks targeting Somali journalists, bloggers,
Somali Media Women Association on transforming the media landscape
In Somalia, where media has historically been influenced by patriarchal norms and war, the Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) is a unique
SOMWA report: Women’s press freedom in Somalia
This year 2024 has seen the worst violations against women journalists in Somalia. We documented 11 cases of assassination, physical
Somali Media Women Association Commemorates World News Day with a Call for Fact-Based Journalism.
In celebration of World News Day, the Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) hosted a virtual panel discussion highlighting the critical