Empowering Women · Advancing Governance · Building Accountability

Follow:

News & Activities

Stay updated with our latest news, events, training programs, and initiatives working towards inclusive governance and women's empowerment

Debate

Are Political Parties the Pathway or Barrier to Women's Political Inclusion?

A stakeholder debate examining whether political parties serve as a pathway or barrier to women's political inclusion in Somaliland.

December 25, 2025

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Debate

Voices at the Table: Advancing Inclusive Participation and Representation

A stakeholder debate in Borama, Awdal Region focusing on advancing inclusive participation and representation for women.

December 28, 2025

Borama, Awdal Region

Public Forums

Amplifying Voices of Women: Appealing to the New Government

A forum promoting and appealing to the new government for better allocation for women's appointment in leadership positions.

December 10, 2024

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Public Forums

Importance of Inclusion: Challenges and Opportunities

A public forum exploring the challenges and opportunities for inclusive governance and women's participation in Somaliland.

November 28, 2025

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Public Forums

Lessons Learned from 2021 Election

A forum discussing lessons learned from the 2021 election and what can be systematically done to improve women's participation.

December 4, 2025

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Workshop

Empowering Her Voice

An empowerment session focused on building confidence and advocacy skills for women leaders and activists.

December 6, 2025

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Workshop

Workshop Training on Building Confidence

A training workshop for 30 women activists and political aspirants focused on building leadership, advocacy, and decision-making skills.

November 15, 2024

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Conference

Governance Accountability Conference

A two-day conference examining best practices in government accountability, transparency mechanisms, and citizen engagement in Somaliland.

October 11, 2025

Hargeisa International Conference Center

Campaign

Regional Consultation: Women's Rights in Awdal

CIAG conducted a regional consultation in Borama to understand local perspectives on women's rights, leadership challenges, and priorities for advocacy.

November 10, 2025

Borama, Awdal Region

Workshop

Youth Civic Engagement Workshop

An interactive workshop engaging 70 young people in civic education, democratic participation, and community leadership development.

November 25, 2025

University of Hargeisa

Dialogue

Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Women's Political Quotas

A strategic dialogue bringing together political parties, electoral commission, and civil society to discuss the implementation of voluntary quotas for women's political representation.

December 10, 2025

Mansoor Hotel Conference Hall

Training

Advocacy and Leadership Training for Young Women

A comprehensive three-day training program for 40 young women from diverse professional backgrounds, focusing on leadership skills, advocacy strategies, and political engagement.

December 25, 2025

Ambassador Hotel, Hargeisa

Public Forums

Women's Leadership Forum: Pathways to Political Participation

CIAG hosted a high-level public forum bringing together women leaders, political party representatives, and civil society to discuss strategies for increasing women's political participation.

January 9, 2026

Hargeisa Cultural Center