About Sowrag
Somaliland Women’s Research and Action Group (SOWRAG
Somaliland Women’s Research and Action Group (SOWRAG) is an indigenous women’s non-Government organization formed in 1998 and registered in the same year with the Ministry of Planning. It was founded by a group of women motivated by the belief that unless there are conscious efforts by women to act immediately and upgrade their economic, social and political situation, it might be more difficult to reverse the negative trends characterized with women, and as a result lead to the total absence of women from the decision-making processes including the legal professions which may affect their livelihood.
SOWRAG is a vibrant national women’s organisation addressing the needs of all segments of the female population of Somaliland and attracting national and international support for gender equality, gender equity, women’s empowerment and involvement in development including economic, social and political dimensions.
VISION
SOWRAG envisions a just and equitable society where women live in dignity and are free from all forms of violence and discrimination
MISSION STATEMENT
To create change in the socialization and culture of power relations between women and men through advocacy, research, capacity building, information dissemination and action for equal participation at all levels.
AFFILIATION
SOWRAG is a founding member of (NAGAAD) Network and is also a member of the following networks:
- NAFIS Network for the Eradication of FGM in Somaliland,
- The Strategic Initiatives for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA), a regional network of women in the Horn of Africa,
- The Somaliland Pastoral Forum. (SOLPAF)