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Democracy

Promotion of inclusive, transparent and accountable public institutions, freedom of information, digital rights, active participation of youth, women, minorities and persons with disabilities in politics, peace building and development by providing them with knowledge, skills and attitudes to strengthen inclusiveness, social responsibility, stability and democracy in Somalia.

Open Government

Promotion of openness within the government, civil society and private sector and increase public access to information to achieve different policy outcomes in areas of public sector integrity and anti-corruption, public sector modernisation, civic freedom, digital government, public procurement, public sector innovation, public financial management and human resource management as well as all major socio-economic targets within the framework of the 2030 Global Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals.

Federalism

Promotion of federalism model, decentralisation of power and service delivery to give people ability to affect their government, government policies and law making to achieve a government entity closer to its citizens, respond to the needs of citizens to sustain the peace, political stability and unity of Somali people in Somalia.

Latest News

URGENT ACTION NEEDED TO ADDRESS THE GROWING ONLINE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SOMALIA

July 5, 2020

While more people make their way into the internet, it is no surprise that the amount of electronic violence against women also rises and it is not a new phenomenon on the world but is dealt as part of violence and discrimination that women and girls face offline and online throughout their lives. While awareness rising about using secure and safe Internet is not common in Somalia and there is limited data on online harassment and violence, the problem is often overlooked in discussions of violence against women and is not perceived as a serious form of violence or an issue in Somalia and women do not often speak about online harassment and violence.

Debates over Mogadishu’s representation in the Upper House prompts hate speech and disinformation in the social media

June 30, 2020

The recent heated debates on Mogadishu's representation in the Upper House and arrangements for the upcoming federal elections by the Lower House and public remarks and speeches by some senior government officials, politicians and other prominent figures triggered inflammatory and hate speech, disinformation and confrontation among Somali social media users.

ONLINE HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE EMERGING AS NEW FORMS OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN PUNTLAND, SOMALIA

May 25, 2020

The use of technology has experienced an exponential growth in Somalia and the online users and access to internet have been getting momentum with increasing number of people turning to social media platforms as a key source for the latest news and information.

Bareedo Platform Somalia honours the Somali Youth Day and appeals to all Somali youths to regain confidence in their country and collectively build Somalia

May 15, 2020

Bareedo Platform Somalia honours the commemoration of Somali Youth Day, an annual event that signifies the beginning of the struggle for independence by a group of young Somalis in seventy-seven years ago on 15 May 1943 under the banner of the Somali Youth League (SYL). The SYL became an instrumental organization in Somalia’s push for independence and their sacrifices, struggle and patriotism united the Somali people, created the country’s flag and led to the recognition of Somalia by the international community.

Bareedo Platform joins in Open Covid Pledge

April 9, 2020

World has changed in unprecedented ways in the last several weeks due to the Coronavirus pandemic and urgent action is required to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, inform public effectively and treat those it has affected. In this difficult time, it is indispensable that all data and information related to the pandemic is open and available free of charge for use in ending the COVID-19 pandemic and minimizing the impact and spread of the disease.

Open Data is pivotal for COVID-19 epidemic response

March 20, 2020

The availability, openness, dissemination and use of data during the Coronavirus disease pandemic is indispensable and necessary for public benefit to help defeat disinformation and mythms as well as risk of digital security threats or cyber attacks. Open data contributes greatly in the fight against coronavirus, insight into preventive actions, population mobility, the spread of the disease, and the resilience of people and systems to cope with the virus, can help public health and humanitarian leaders respond more effectively to the COVID-19 epidemic.