Bareedo Platform is committed to advancing the full and meaningful participation of women in governance and public decision-making processes. Despite gradual progress, women in Somalia continue to face significant barriers—including social norms, limited access to opportunities, and underrepresentation in leadership spaces. Our work addresses these challenges by empowering women with the knowledge, skills, and platforms needed to actively engage in political and civic life.
Through targeted capacity-building programs, advocacy, and partnerships with women-led organizations, Bareedo Platform supports women to strengthen their leadership, influence policy processes, and contribute to more inclusive and representative governance systems. By promoting gender equality and amplifying women’s voices, we aim to ensure that governance in Somalia reflects the perspectives and priorities of all citizens.

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Somalia is facing the worst drought following the failure of three consecutive rainy seasons since October 2020. The worsening drought...

Somalia is the world’s most dangerous country for reporters, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. On a day-to-day-basis, the...

Journalists depend on the Internet and digital communications for research, interaction and news distribution. The widespread use of Internet and...

Somalia is the world’s most dangerous country for reporters, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. On a day-to-day-basis, the...

While more people make their way onto the internet, it is no surprise that the amount of electronic violence against...

The use of technology has experienced exponential growth in Somalia, and online users and access to the internet have been...