30 years. Countless stories. One mission: Peace through sports! This #InternationalDayofSport , we celebrate the impact of empowering youth & women, along with all the barriers we're breaking. We're not just playing games, we're building peace! #Sport4Peace #IDSDP

(2/2)Jubaland Ministry of Women and Human Rights along with their efforts in tackling crises during the recent floods. Jubaland Vice President Mohamud Sayid presented them with certificates of appreciation, highlighting their invaluable contributions to their community. #STT #WHM

(1/2) As Women's History Month comes to a close, we are honoured to recognize the remarkable achievements of EPC-Trained Women Peace Leaders, Fadumo Adan (left) and Fadumo Mohamed (center). Their dedication to peacebuilding and women's empowerment was recently acknowledged by the

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Excited to debut this short documentary we made in collaboration with Canada in Kenya, Somalia and Uganda for #16daysofActivism . The WPS Ambassador of Canada Jacqueline O'Neill gave a truly memorable speech as the guest of honor with Annie Brunton doing a spectacular job as the MC 🇨🇦🤝🏽🇸🇴

An inspiring video of Somali women and imagery that still gives me goosebumps when watching. A reflection of the vital work done by ELMAN PEACE & HRC day in and day out in #Somalia . Happy to continue pushing the WPS agenda this week with Ministry of WomenHRD at #CSW68 . More updates to come!

Canada 🇨🇦 was proud to co-host an event with ELMAN PEACE & HRC for #16DaysofActivism a few months ago. The following video was aired during that event and showcases the amazing strength and power of our Somali 🇸🇴 sisters.
Cheers to their work! Happy #IWD2024 !
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Ilwad Elman took this photo somewhere in Xamar Weyne a few years ago. I don’t know if it’s still there.

March 9 1996, my father’s life was tragically cut short, but his legacy of courage & compassion lives on through me & all of us at ELMAN PEACE & HRC🇸🇴🤲🏾 #ElmanAliAhmed remembered as the Somali Father of Peace-reminds us that barriers are meant to be broken. #DropTheGunPickUpthePen

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This #IWD2024 , we celebrate the inspiring women of Somalia who are building a brighter future. Our new short film in collaboration with Canada in Kenya, Somalia and Uganda, showcases the resilient women of Somalia and their collective effort to building a more inclusive society.

(1/5) It's #InternationalWomensDay & we're celebrating the incredible women behind our EU-funded Strength Through Tolerance project in Somalia! These powerhouse peacemakers are rocking the region - check thread to see how! #STT #WomensDay

Excellent meeting w Ilwad Elman and Fartuun Adan where we discusses the inclusion of women in peace and reconciliation processes in Somalia and protection of children in armed conflict. Norway is a proud partner of ELMAN PEACE & HRC & their impressive work on the ground in Somalia!

📝Insightful meeting w/ Mr. Andreas Kravik- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs #Norway We discussed 🇳🇴 support to #Somalia Inclusive peace processes + role of women & youth to advance peace & stability in🇸🇴 & our current cooperation w/ Norway in Somalia advancing localization #WPS

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We co-organised a basketball tournament along with IRC , as part of the youth-led, peace initiatives under the SWYPP FOR YOUR RIGHTS project funded by UN Peacebuilding Fund Somalia The event used basketball to break down barriers and promote positive, inclusive values within the community.

Intriguing conversations with the Swedish Ambassador, Joachim Waern, at our centre yesterday. We dove into insightful and thought provoking conversations about Somalia's current progress. Looking forward to more conversations and continued collaboration 🇸🇪🤝🏽🇸🇴