PROTECTION
Sedhuro, a non-governmental organization, can play a crucial role in improving human protection in Somalia, specifically in areas such as Gender Based Violence (GBV), Child Protection, and Prevention of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Firstly, Sedhuro can work to raise awareness and promote education to prevent GBV, by engaging with communities and providing training to local leaders, law enforcement, and healthcare workers. Secondly, in terms of child protection, Sedhuro can support the development of child protection policies and guidelines, and provide training to local authorities and communities on child protection issues. Sedhuro can also establish child-friendly spaces, provide psychosocial support services, and implement programs to address child labor and child trafficking in Somalia. Thirdly, Sedhuro can work towards the prevention of FGM by providing education and awareness programs to communities, and supporting alternative rites of passage that do not involve FGM. Sedhuro can also provide medical and psychosocial support to survivors of FGM. Overall, by implementing these interventions, Sedhuro can make a significant impact in improving human protection in Somalia, and promoting the safety, dignity, and rights of all individuals, especially women and children.
What We Do
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Sedhuro, a non-governmental organization, is committed to fighting against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Somalia through a range of initiatives. They collaborate with local communities to raise awareness and educate people about the harmful effects of FGM. Sedhuro provides essential support to survivors of FGM by offering counseling, medical treatment, and legal aid services. They advocate for policies and laws that criminalize FGM and work to strengthen existing laws. Sedhuro’s sustained efforts have significantly reduced the prevalence of FGM and contributed to safeguarding the rights of girls and women in Somalia.
The strategic Interventions in Female Genital Mutilation Program:
- Advocacy and Awareness-Raising: Sedhuro can engage in advocacy and awareness-raising efforts to change attitudes and behaviors towards FGM, including through community education, public awareness campaigns, and targeted messaging.
- Community Mobilization: Sedhuro can work to mobilize communities to take action against FGM, by engaging with local leaders, religious leaders, women’s groups, and other stakeholders to build consensus and support for ending the practice.
- Capacity Building: Sedhuro can provide capacity building training and support to health workers, community activists, and other stakeholders to enhance their knowledge and skills in preventing and responding to FGM.
- Alternative Rites of Passage: Sedhuro can support the development of alternative rites of passage that uphold cultural traditions and values without perpetuating harmful practices such as FGM.
- Health and Psychosocial Services: Sedhuro can provide health and psychosocial services to FGM survivors, including medical care, counseling, and support.
- Legal Advocacy: Sedhuro can engage in legal advocacy efforts to support laws and policies that prohibit FGM and hold perpetrators accountable for the practice.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Sedhuro can monitor and evaluate FGM prevention and response efforts to assess the effectiveness of interventions and inform ongoing programming.
GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (GBV)
Sedhuro has been taking significant steps towards addressing gender-based violence (GBV) in Somalia. They offer counseling, legal aid, and healthcare services to support survivors of GBV, and also work to raise awareness about GBV prevention through community education and engagement. Sedhuro advocates for the rights of women and girls and seeks to strengthen laws and policies that protect them from GBV. As a result of their initiatives, Sedhuro has played a vital role in reducing the prevalence of GBV and improving the lives of survivors in Somalia.
The strategic Interventions in Female Genital Mutilation Program:
- Prevention Programs: Sedhuro can implement prevention programs to raise awareness about GBV and promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. This can include community education programs, training and sensitization workshops, and public awareness campaigns.
- Response Services: Sedhuro can provide response services to GBV survivors, including medical and psychological support, legal aid, and counseling services.
- Advocacy and Policy Change: Sedhuro can engage in advocacy and policy change efforts to promote laws and policies that protect women and girls from GBV and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
- Capacity Building: Sedhuro can provide capacity building training and support to community leaders, health workers, law enforcement officials, and other stakeholders to enhance their skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to GBV.
- Safe Spaces: Sedhuro can establish safe spaces for women and girls who are at risk of GBV, providing a safe and supportive environment where they can access services, receive counseling and support, and participate in empowerment activities.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Sedhuro can collect and analyze data on GBV to inform evidence-based interventions and policies that address the root causes of GBV and improve prevention and response efforts.
- Partnership and Coordination: Sedhuro can work in partnership and coordination with other organizations, including civil society organizations, government agencies, and UN agencies, to strengthen GBV prevention and response efforts in Somalia.
