Plan International Somalia/Somaliland

We strive to ensure all children, regardless of gender, age, or ability, have access to quality, inclusive education. #EducationForAll #Genderequality #EducationInCrisis #girls

We join 70+ humanitarian organizations calling for urgent action in Somalia. 6.5M people face severe hunger, including 1.85M children at risk. The 2026 HRP needs $852M to reach 4.8M people. Donors must step up now lives depend on 📄 Read the letter: reliefweb.int/report/somalia…

On #IWD with @UbahAnd we hosted a dialogue on the Somaliland Citizenship Law and its review. girls learned how current provisions may affect women’s citizenship rights and the need for gender-sensitive reforms.The event closed by celebrating Ramadan girls’ tournament winners.

On #InternationalWomensDay we partnered with SWRC through the SDC-funded GBV Prevention and Response in the HoA project to raise awareness on preventing GBV with caregiver mothers from the Isha Borama IDP community, highlighting psychosocial support and referral pathways. #IWD

Today with BVO,we hosted a gathering at the Special Needs Center with stakeholders discussed our role to prevent GBV and promote the rights and inclusion of women and girls with disabilities under the theme “Transformative Access to Justice for All Women and Girls.” #IWD2026

On #InternationalWomensDay, we reaffirm our commitment to gender equality and girls’ rights. In conflict and drought-affected communities, Somali women remain to show resilience and leadership. We urge continued investment in them to strengthen families and communities. #IWD2026

With support from AICS,our team verified beneficiaries and distributed 600 SIM cards to MPCA recipients ensuring secure and timely access to assistance. In Hudur we also monitored WASH activities implemented by our partner GREDO to ensure quality and accountability. #Foodcrisis

Hodo and her family are living in an IDP camp in Somalia,where years of devastating drought and food insecurity Across the country millions of children face hunger and uncertainty every single day. Tragically, Hodo has already lost a son and a daughter to malnutrition.2/2

As the latest IPC report shows, drought has driven a near doubling of the number of people facing acute food insecurity in Somalia to 6.5 million. Acute malnutrition has risen for the second consecutive year with more than 1.8 million children now affected. 1/2 #Somalia #ActNow

Launch of #Future4Binti funded by the Netherlands Embassy to help girls in East Africa grow up safe and empowered. Implemented by Amref Health Africa,Plan International & 40+ partners the programme works to end FGM and child, early & forced marriage in Kenya, Ethiopia & Somalia.

Climate change is intensifying economic hardship in IDP communities, leading to livelihood crises and increasing the risk of child, early and forced marriage. A two-day session, 60 girls and young women champions were empowered to lead climate resilience actions and raise awareness, protecting children while strengthening household livelihoods. Investing in resilience is fostering in safer, more sustainable futures. Thanks to @PlanInt_Som and @dfat for the support #ANCPProject. #ClimateAction #EndChildMarriage #ResilientCommunities

Every day girls and women face discrimination, abuse and violations of their rights,while a growing global anti-rights movement threatens to make the situation even worse. We stand in solidarity with girls and women around the world whose rights are under threat. #GenderEquality

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the end of the day, acknowledging that as we navigate complex context partnership and collective action are essential. By working together, we can achieve far more for children. #ChildRights #JFASomalia

“We need to encourage children who are afraid to speak out about violence, ensuring they feel safe and heard. We also need to raise awareness among us. Mustalifa, 14 years old #GirlsRights #JFASomalia #Children

We had a presentation on the strategic plan for Somalia chapter, highlighting the rationale behind the initiative, outcomes,key advocacy priority areas, how JFA will collaborate with local child rights coalitions, and the next steps for this year. #ChildRights #JFASomalia

“Children’s issues are a collective responsibility. To ensure that children enjoy all their rights and are protected from all forms of violence this matter must be taken seriously. As the commission we are committed to playing our part.” Dr. Mariam Qasim, Chair of the NHRC #JFA

Joining forces formed in 2017,brings together six of the largest child-focused agencies to amplify child rights and accelerate progress toward realizing children’s rights under UN CRC. We are also committed to ending violence against children. #ChildRights #JFA #GenderEquality

Now in Mogadishu, we are launching Joining Forces Alliance for Children in Somalia, uniting to advance children’s rights and end violence against children. #ChildRights #GirlsRights #JFA #GenderEquality

Today we attended the validation workshop for Beero oo Barwaaqee Somalia (BBS) Irrigation Project a flagship MoAI initiative to revitalize irrigation systems and strengthen climate-smart agriculture. Stakeholders aligned and shared key inputs to strengthen the project design.

Conflict and drought are reshaping gender roles,women carry the heaviest burden yet remain excluded from decisions. Our Rapid Gender Analysis highlights urgent gaps to strengthen women’s leadership in crisis response and long‑term resilience. Read more👇🏼 plan-international.org/middle-east-e-…

Growing up should be safe and full of possibility, not marked by harm. On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, we stand with girls everywhere to protect their rights and futures. FGM is a violation of girls' and women's human rights. #EndFGM #Girlsright #EndGBV