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In this case study we look at how safe spaces in Tonj North, South Sudan, are helping women and girls who face the effects of violent conflicts as well as harmful cultural and gender norms.
5 October 2023
With the support of micro grants provided by the Somali Women’s Studies Centre in partnership with Saferworld, journalists Maryan and Abshiro have used storytelling and advocacy initiatives to improve women’s safety.
10 August 2023
Together with Somalia Women Development Centre and Somali Women’s Study Centre, we established the 'Violence Observatory System' which documents cases of violence against women. Read how this new data platform is helping activists tackle gender-based violence in Somalia.
8 June 2023
Violence against women is a pervasive and deeply rooted problem in Somalia, and activists are critical for raising awareness and advocating for change. Read how women’s rights activist Dhubo Mohamed Abdi and traditional leader Omar Abdi are addressing this issue, and promoting women’s participation in peacebuilding and politics.
31 May 2023
Different ideas on the role of religion in society have led to tensions in Kyrgyzstan. One women-led organisation, Mutakalim, is working hard to address this by promoting religious tolerance and protecting the rights of women – including religious minorities.
19 October 2022
Disagreements over land have led to violent conflicts within and between communities throughout Uganda for many years. We share two stories of how people have come together to ease long-standing tensions over land through community discussions and action.
13 September 2022
In schools across Kyrgyzstan, bullying and extortion can cause many problems – fights, conflicts between schools, psychological trauma, or in extreme cases, even suicide. Agerkech, a youth organisation, decided to take on the issue
15 August 2022
When a community action group in Aweil East heard about an attempted child marriage in their town, they brought community members together to prevent it from happening. Read their story below.
18 October 2021
Although these relationships are often characterised by mistrust, partnerships between the police and young people can be a strong foundation to improve safety and security in a community. These two stories from Jalal-Abad and Batken provinces of Kyrgyzstan highlight examples of a young leader and a police officer who work collaboratively with their communities for increased safety.
12 August 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life for people around the world, and Kyrgyzstan is no exception. Because of the state of emergency and restrictions imposed by the Kyrgyz government, members of the Local Crime Prevention Centres in Osh province could no longer meet in person but they have used online communication tools to help their communities.
22 July 2021