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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 role of fact-based journalism...

International Democracy Day 2024.

Today, as we celebrate International Democracy Day 2024, the Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) celebrates the active role it has played in nurturing democratic...

A Somali female journalist, fights for justice after Puntland police brutality.

Bosaaso, Puntland -  Police officers arrested Suweys Jama Mohamud, also known as Suweys Ga'ate, a prominent female journalist for Puntland TV, after kicking her...

SOMWA Holds Public Discussion in Baidoa to Promote 30% Women’s Quota in Somali Politics

Baidoa, Somalia — The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA), with the support of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), hosted an open discussion...

Empowering women in politics through communication and social media skills—a 3-day workshop in Hudur.

Hudur, Somalia- The primary objective of the three-day "Empowering Women in Politics through Communications and Social Media Skills" workshop in Hudur, Somalia, was to...

To increase the visibility of women politicians in public life through social media posts, SOMWA hosted a one-day discussion on direct elections.

Hudur, Bakool- Somalia has faced significant political and social challenges over the past decades, with ongoing instability and conflict hampering democratic processes. The country...

Twenty journalists in Hudur completed three-days of training on debate moderation during the election and beyond.

Hudur, Bakool, the Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) has yesterday concluded a comprehensive training session on debate moderation and conducting public forums. The training...

Maryan Seylac: Leading the way for female journalists in Somalia’s south west state (UNSOM Report)

Baidoa – For a long time, the voice of Maryan Seylac was one of the few women’s voices heard by the listeners of the main,...