{"id":119933,"date":"2021-06-16T12:29:51","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T09:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/?post_type=artikkelit&#038;p=119933"},"modified":"2024-09-05T11:29:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T08:29:36","slug":"fca-contributing-to-profound-shift-in-womens-political-participation-in-somalia","status":"publish","type":"artikkelit","link":"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/en\/latest-news\/articles\/fca-contributing-to-profound-shift-in-womens-political-participation-in-somalia\/","title":{"rendered":"FCA contributing to profound shift in women\u2019s political participation in Somalia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div class=\"block-hero full-width id-block\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-Womens-political-participation-hero-desktop.jpg');\">\n\n\t<div class=\"bg-mobile\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-Womens-political-participation-hero-mobile-1024x1024.jpg');\"><\/div>\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"curtain\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner-blocks entry-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FCA contributing to profound shift in women\u2019s political participation in Somalia<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ingress\">FCA\u2019s persistent work has led to a significant increase in women\u2019s political participation in Somalia and contributed to a change in local decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two of Finn Church Aid\u2019s (FCA) projects in Somalia have helped to move the country towards sustainable peace by advancing gender equality and increasing women\u2019s political participation. FCA has strengthened women\u2019s capacities, increased their opportunities for civic participation, and helped to build fair and equal governance bodies at different levels through trainings, discussions and multi-level advocacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFCA\u2019s team in Somalia works in a challenging environment but on the other hand, the timing of this intervention has fitted well into the state building process following the civil war,\u201d Programme Manager <strong>Bashir Fidow<\/strong> from FCA Somalia office tells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Somalia is one of the most unequal countries towards women due to cultural beliefs and institutional bias and discrimination. Many people still believe that women belong at home and do not have a place in the informal or formal decision making structures. Traditional practices and customary laws are often applied instead of state judiciary. Historically the representation of women in politics is very low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FCA\u2019s work to increase women\u2019s involvement in politics and in the society<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) project framework, there have been numerous trainings, citizen interface dialogues, debates, and meetings. FCA Somalia team with their partners Centre for Research and Development (CRD) and Ministry of Women and Human Right Development (MoWHRD) have advocated for women\u2019s participation in politics. These platforms provided by the projects have offered women an important channel to be heard but also to learn from each other. The results have been encouraging as hundreds of women have participated in trainings about their rights and the social and civic responsibility of active citizens and elected leaders which has given them the confidence and the skills to participate in decision-making processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FCA has advanced inclusive district council formation, including the quota of at least 30 % women in the newly formed district councils. The project has contributed to significant political developments. FCA led the consortium that supported the establishment of four district councils in Berdale and Hudur of SWS in 2018, and Afmadow in Jubaland and Galkacyo in Galmudug in late 2020 with inclusive participation of women and youth. Two women were elected as council members in Berdale, five in Galkacyo and another two in Afmadow. A National Gender Policy was developed for the South West State. In the local elections in the South West State, the number of women\u2019s seats saw a significant increase. There are currently 16 female parliamentarians and a female deputy speaker in the SWS Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-accordion id-block\" data-jquery=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"accordion\">\n        <button class=\"open-accordion\" type=\"button\">\n            FCA in Somalia\t<\/button>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t    <div class=\"inner-blocks entry-content\">\n                \n\n<p>FCA Somalia has implemented several projects in Somalia to promote inclusive governance and women\u2019s political participation. \u2018Gender Equality and Social Inclusion\u2019 (GESI) worked in Baidoa, Hudur and Berdale Districts of the South West State (SWS) and was funded by the Somalia Stability Fund (SSF). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Strengthening local governance structures and systems for more accountable and inclusive Federal Member States in support of the Wadajir National Framework\u2019 Phase II\u2019 targeted the district council formation through democratic process in the SWS, Hirshabelle, Jubaland and Galmudug, and was funded by the EU. The goal of Strengthening Local Governance project was to bring inclusiveness to District Council formation and have a 30 % quota for women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FCA has worked in Somalia since 2008 and advanced sustainable peace from the beginning. The country programme operates in four states, South West State, Hirshabelle, Galmudug and Jubaland, and has been active during the time when the federalism and decentralisation efforts have been taking place. FCA has operations also in Mogadishu and Somaliland.<\/p>\n\n\n\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-womens-political-participation-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-womens-political-participation-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-womens-political-participation-2-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-womens-political-participation-2-316x178.jpg 316w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advocacy on multiple levels of society<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA key element in these projects has been the multi-level strategic advocacy,\u201d says Business Development Manager <strong>Leakhena Sieng<\/strong> from FCA Somalia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The projects\u2019 partners have been essential for effective advocacy. The MoWHRD has supported FCA in building networks and organised meetings and platforms for women and the political gatekeepers to meet, discuss and make decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFCA\u2019s interventions engaged people on the local level, clan leaders as well as ordinary families,\u201d tells <strong>Abdulwahab Osman<\/strong>, acting Local Governance Project Manager at FCA Somalia. \u201cThe projects have harnessed networks of women to advocate with traditional and religious leaders about the importance of women\u2019s participation. There have been numerous occasions, workshops and discussions, where the importance of women\u2019s engagement has been debated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GESI project worked with clan elders so that they support and indeed enable women\u2019s active political participation. Somalia\u2019s governance system is heavily influenced by the clan-based social structure and without the support of clan elders, women\u2019s inclusion and leadership is difficult. FCA identified traditional and local leaders as important change agents early on. When the local leaders are convinced about the need to have women in positions of power, in Somalia that is a major advantage, in relation to local communities as well as political leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been important to challenge the traditional structures and roles that have prevented women from participating actively in the society. Women have been discouraged from education and girls have been denied their right to learn. The women that FCA has trained have visited villages and spoken to women themselves as well as their families to show how women can take an active role and why they should do it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne central goal has been to increase overall public awareness and now 56 per cent of the project&#8217;s beneficiaries say that they are able to influence decisions in their community,\u201d tells Leakhena Sieng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-womens-political-participation-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two women holding their hands on a book on the table.\" class=\"wp-image-119956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-womens-political-participation-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-womens-political-participation-1-480x469.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-womens-political-participation-1-182x178.jpg 182w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Women supporting and helping each other<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FCA wanted to provide aspiring women the tools and the confidence that they need to participate actively in politics. The BAY Women Association Network (BAYWAN) has been key to this process. The network was established by the 207 trained women by FCA and CRD with the purpose to provide a supporting circle for women from all backgrounds and age groups to come together and exchange views and experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BAYWAN has contributed to change in various levels of society. They have been a great asset to the GESI project in arguing for and advocating women\u2019s active participation in society and girls\u2019 education and equal rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFCA selected 150 young women from universities\u2019 political sciences department to participate in trainings and discussions, with the aim of preparing future leaders, helping them to form networks, giving them confidence to speak out and providing them with a platform for discussions and dialogues with their peers and mentors,\u201d Mr Fidow says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-womens-political-participation-6-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Well-dressed women and men sitting in rows.\" class=\"wp-image-119951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-womens-political-participation-6-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-womens-political-participation-6-480x320.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-womens-political-participation-6-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-womens-political-participation-6-267x178.jpeg 267w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Somalia-womens-political-participation-6.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>FCA brought together the young aspiring women and female politicians to inspire the younger generation. The Ministry of Women offered internships and volunteer opportunities for university students. What these women with FCA and its partners have done locally in the South West State has been so successful and inspirational that these good practises have spread and have been adopted in different districts in Somalia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Profound change towards sustainable peace is possible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FCA\u2019s efforts in Somalia to increase women\u2019s political participation and gender equality has overall been a great success. FCA has helped to bring together the media and key decision-maker and people of power. Because of the publicity that the increase of the number of women in politics has received in the media, especially in Galkacyo, Afmadow and Diinsoor, where a number of women have been elected as council members, this has become a mainstream issue, Mr Fidow says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FCA\u2019s projects have had a huge impact. More than 700 women and numerous clan and religious leaders have been trained as leaders and agents of change for gender equality and women\u2019s empowerment. The number of women in politics has increased and the enthusiasm of young women at universities shows that this trend is likely to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNow we are ahead of the other federal states in terms of women\u2019s political participation. I urge other states to be like SWS and provide women political space,\u201d says <strong>Faduma Ali Ahmed<\/strong>, MP in the SWS District Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-accordion id-block\" data-jquery=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"accordion\">\n        <button class=\"open-accordion\" type=\"button\">\n            UN Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 16\t<\/button>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t    <div class=\"inner-blocks entry-content\">\n                \n\n<p>The UN Sustainable Development Goal number five states that \u2018gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world\u2019 and this is very important in a country like Somalia that has been suffering from civil war and violent extremism for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goal 16, &#8216;promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels&#8217; is intimately tied to FCA&#8217;s work in Somalia. The results of FCA&#8217;s projects show that great steps have been taken in Somalia towards this goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Nora Luoma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photos: Abdulwahab Osman<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FCA contributing to profound shift in women\u2019s political participation in Somalia FCA\u2019s persistent work has led to a significant increase in women\u2019s political participation in Somalia and contributed to a change in local decision-making. 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