Hargaysa NAGAAD- Somaliland’s civil society organizations held a press release condemning the parliament’s decision to decline the gender quotas bill. Members from NAGAAD expressing their disapproval said: Ladies and Gentlemen, Women in Somaliland play an important role in strengthening the country’s democracy, economy and social cohesion. Somali women are the largest group of voters, and…

SIHA Network, a network of 136 organizations founded to strengthen women’s rights organizations in the Horn of Africa, recognized NAGAAD as this year’s recipient of the Women Human Rights Defender Award. Nagaad won this award for its advocacy on gender based violence, women empowerment, and fostering an inclusive society. Representatives from the SIHA Network and…