NAGAAD Network officially launched the “Dooro Xildhibaanad” (Vote for a Female MP) campaign, a bold national effort aimed at increasing women’s political participation ahead of Somaliland’s 2026 elections. Held at Ambassador Hotel Hargeisa, the launch event brought together key stakeholders—including government officials, political party leaders, civil society, UN agencies, and female candidates—to push for the…
Hargeisa, 19th January 2025– The NAGAAD Network congratulates President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi Cirro on his recent appointments of women to ministerial positions, including Kaltun Sheikh Hassan as Minister of Planning, Ms. Milgo Maxamed Cilmi (Sambaloshe) as Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, and Ms. Samsam Maxamed Salah Yacniile as Deputy Minister of Health. These appointments…
Last night, December 26th, 2024, the Mansoor Hotel in Hargeisa, Somaliland, played host to a momentous occasion: the Annual National Women of Courage Awards. the event celebrated the extraordinary achievements of women who have demonstrated exceptional resilience, determination, and a commitment to positive change. This year, three remarkable young women, Ibtihal, Naciima, and Nimco, were…
Hargeisa, Somaliland – October 16, 2024 NAGAAD Network, a leading women’s empowerment organization, in partnership with Oxfam, today launched a women’s Campaign and Advocacy Workshop aimed at strengthening the Women’s Situation Room’s capacity to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) during elections. The workshop targeted representatives from three political parties and seven political associations in Somaliland. Key…
The National Awards for Women in Media were held at Mansoor Hotel in Hargeisa. The event was organized by NAGAAD Network in collaboration with Oxfam. This event was attended by the Director General of the Ministry of Information, Culture and National Guidance Mustafa Abdi Isse, the Director General of the Ministry of Constitution, Deqa Abdi…
The NAGAAD women’s network is joining in the celebration of the remarkable women of the Republic of Somaliland on the occasion of International Women’s Day. On this special day, NAGAAD would like to extend its warmest congratulations to all the women of Somaliland, particularly those who have been actively involved in advancing women’s rights, for…