What We Do
Research & Documentation
- Conducting evidence-based research on critical human rights issues, including civilian protection, gender-based violence (GBV), and freedom of expression.
- Maintaining a secure database to document human rights violations and monitor trends.
- Publishing authoritative reports and policy briefs to inform public discourse and advocacy.
Legal Aid & Justice Reform
- Providing free legal assistance and representation to victims of human rights abuses, with a focus on women, IDPs, and marginalized communities.
- Supporting the development of a robust, independent, and accessible justice system.
- Training lawyers, judges, and traditional elders on human rights law and international standards.
Advocacy and
Policy Engagement
- Advocating for the ratification and implementation of international human rights treaties.
- Engaging with the Federal Government of Somalia, Federal Member States, and regional bodies like the African Union on human rights compliance.
- Leading campaigns to abolish the death penalty, end torture, and protect civic space.
Capacity Building & Public Education
- Training journalists on safety and ethical reporting in conflict zones.
- Educating communities on their constitutional rights and responsibilities.
- Empowering women and youth to participate meaningfully in public life and peacebuilding.
- Working with security forces on international human rights and humanitarian law.