Ensuring Somali Women’s Rights & Substantive Political Representation in the Constitution
The federal institutions mandated by the constitution to draft and review the Provisional Constitution, namely the Constitutional Review, Implementation and Oversight Committee of the Federal Parliament of Somalia (OC) and the Independent Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission (ICRIC), began the review process of the first four chapters of the Provisional Constitution. The OC […]
Stabilizing Recently Recovered Territories from al-Shabaab
The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has been involved in an offense against al-Shabaab since August 2022. The offensive war against al-Shabaab started organically by community militias known as Ma’awisley who were fed up with al-Shabaab’s extorsion, terror attacks, killings and forcibly recruiting children and youth in their war. This is the first time […]
The Gendered Impact of Climate Change on the Lives of Somali Women
Somalia and the Horn of Africa in general have been severely impacted by climate change. Somalia has been dealing with climate shocks including prolonged droughts, flooding during the rainy season, and locusts. These climate crises make women more vulnerable and the most impacted. The Federal Government of Somalia established the Ministry of Environment and […]
Somalia’s Indirect Elections: Legitimacy and Inclusivity
SGEM held a forum titled Somalia’s Indirect Elections: Legitimacy and Inclusivity through its Forum for Solutions on February 26, 2022, as a follow-up to Somalia’s indirect election which after considerable delay was marred with conflict towards women parliamentary candidates, violations of the agreed-upon electoral process, and corruption. The Panelists included some of the Somali […]
Enhancing Broader Human Security & Accountable Institutions
The sixth and last forum of 2021, The sixth and last forum of 2021, Enhancing Broader Human Security & Accountable Institutions focused on generating ideas on how to enhance security institutions’ accountability and broaden our understanding of security to encompass broader human security. This session was held on October 30, 2021. The Forum described […]
Ensuring Somali Women’s Substantive Political Participation & Representation in 2021 & Beyond
SGEM’s forum titled Ensuring Somali Women’s Substantive Political Participation & Representation in 2021 and Beyond was held on August 28, 2021. It focused on women’s fair access to elected positions. Panelists addressed the patriarchal challenges that permeate the Somali context and how these can be minimized during the upcoming electoral process to ensure women […]
Complexities around Ratifying Somalia’s Constitution: Cutting through the Rhetoric
The fourth forum entitled Complexities around Ratifying Somalia’s Constitution: Cutting through the Rhetoric was held on June 27, 2021. Panelists were asked to discuss and reflect on issues and challenges surrounding the Somalia Provisional Constitution, and provide their perspectives on why it has yet to be ratified. The Panelists further analyzed the impediments to […]
Substantive Reconciliation in Somalia
Given the multiple reconciliation efforts in Somalia in the past 30 years with little impact, SGEM convened this forum to be an in-depth discussion on substantive reconciliation. The forum titled Substantive Reconciliation in Somalia was held on April 10, 2021, and it was one of the timely topics for SGEM’s Forum for Solutions. The […]
Maintaining Peace & Stability in Somalia while Resolving Electoral Issues
Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu has experienced political conflicts after the constitutionally mandated term of the government led by President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed ended on February 8, 2021. SGEM convened a forum that addressed this political tension and invited experts to examine the situation from political, legal/constitutional, religious, and social perspectives. This forum titled Maintaining Peace […]