At outskirts of Mogadishu, Internally displaced women face heightened risks, including insecurity, limited access to protection services, and lack of awareness of their rights. Addressing these challenges remains critical to ensuring their safety and dignity. Through targeted community engagement interventions, the Somali Youth Resilience Committee-SYRC has been actively supporting women in IDP camps by providing protection […]

Protect Our Girls and Women: End Violence Now! “We are here because we are tired and angry,” said Gacalo, one of the demonstrators. “We are here because we are tired and angry,” said Gacalo, one of the demonstrators. “If a girl can be abused in public like this, then none of us are safe.” Girls

Empowering Communities to End FGM and Early Marriage in Mogadishu Through a community dialogue facilitated by SYRC under the Our Voices, Our Rights project, funded by the Somali Diaspora In Kahda District of the Banadir Region, a powerful conversation is taking shape among internally displaced communities. Through a community dialogue facilitated by SYRC under the

Lul’s Struggle to Success Through Empower Her Future Project Everything began to change when Lul joined the Empower Her Future Project, funded by the Somali Diaspora Lul Abukadir, a 37-year-old mother of four, lived in a vulnerable community where opportunities for women were very limited. For years, she struggled to provide food, education, and healthcare

SYRC Conducts PSEA Awareness Session for IDPs in Kahda District The Somali Youth Resilience Committee (SYRC) conducted a Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) The Somali Youth Resilience Committee (SYRC) conducted a Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) awareness session targeting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Kahda District. The engagement aimed to increase

IGAD Gender Office Capacity-Building Workshop in Dadaab: Strengthening Women’s Leadership and Inclusion The launch of the three-day IGAD Gender Office Capacity-Building Workshop in Dadaab, Garissa County, marks a meaningful step toward strengthening women’s leadership, The launch of the three-day IGAD Gender Office Capacity-Building Workshop in Dadaab, Garissa County, marks a meaningful step toward strengthening women’s

Empowering Women for Stronger and More Resilient Communities Empowering women is extremely important for building strong, resilient, and inclusive societies. Empowering women is extremely important for building strong, resilient, and inclusive societies. When women have access to education, skills training, and economic opportunities, they are better equipped to contribute meaningfully to their families, communities, and

Somali Youth Resilience Committee (SYRC) at the Top 100 Somali Leaders 2025 Event The Somali Youth Resilience Committee (SYRC) is pleased to announce its participation in the Top 100 The Somali Youth Resilience Committee (SYRC) is pleased to announce its participation in the Top 100 Somali Leaders 2025 Event, organized by the Somali Leadership Group.