Feminist Organizations in Somalia
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is a bold, women-led, non-profit organization working across Somalia and Somaliland to champion gender justice, dismantle inequality, and build inclusive, resilient communities. Founded by Somali feminist activists, FAWR is driven by the belief that true social change is only possible when women and girls are empowered to lead, decide, and thrive. Where We Work
FAWR empowers women and girls to lead lives of dignity, autonomy, and opportunity. Through legal education, economic initiatives, leadership training, and grassroots mobilization, we strengthen women’s voices and capacities to shape their own futures.
Justice is at the heart of FAWR’s mission. We confront structural barriers and gender-based violence by providing legal aid, advocating for progressive laws, and promoting human rights awareness.
Lasting change begins at the community level. FAWR fosters inclusive, resilient, and peaceful communities by addressing harmful norms, promoting girls’ education, and engaging women and youth as agents of peace and progress.
We provide legal aid, paralegal support, and human rights education to help women and girls claim and defend their rights. From advocating for survivor-centered justice to pushing for gender-responsive laws, we work to dismantle the systems that uphold inequality.
leadership, education, and economic independence of women and girls. Through skills training, micro-grants, and mentorship, we help unlock their potential and drive meaningful participation in civic and economic life.
safe spaces, respond to gender-based violence, and lead community-driven peacebuilding efforts. By engaging youth, survivors, and local leaders, we transform trauma into resilience and conflict into collaboration.
Preserves communities and ensures lasting positive impact
FAWR provides legal support, promotes rights awareness, and advocates for gender-equitable laws—ensuring women know their rights and can act on them with confidence.
We prioritize the protection and healing of survivors of gender-based violence. Through safe spaces, psychosocial care, and survivor-centered case management, we create pathways to recovery and challenge the harmful norms that perpetuate abuse.
We believe in the transformative power of women’s leadership. By equipping women with skills, resources, and support networks, we amplify their roles in governance, business, and community development—especially in marginalized and displaced communities.
We are committed to breaking cycles of inequality through education and youth empowerment. From keeping girls in school to building leadership in adolescent girls and youth peacebuilders, FAWR invests in the next generation of changemakers.
Rooted in the Horn of Africa. Reaching for Global Equity.
To amplify the voices of women and girls in Somalia and Somaliland through feminist-led initiatives, transformative programs, and strategic advocacy that dismantles structural barriers and promotes equity in all spheres of life.
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