CHRS urges Somali lawmakers, judicial authorities, and community leaders to accelerate efforts to address the alarming rise in gender-based violence (GBV) cases nationwide.
Survivors continue to face major challenges accessing justice — including stigma, lack of legal representation, weak enforcement, and limited protection services.
The press release highlights recent CHRS research that shows GBV incidents remain severely underreported, putting women and girls at heightened risk.
CHRS calls for the passage of rights-based national legislation, investments in survivor-centered support services, and enhanced training for law enforcement officials to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable.