1/5 On 5 February, Siraad Initiative hosted a high level event that brought together dialogue, advocacy, and celebration around women’s role in diplomacy and Somaliland’s global engagement. #SiraadInitiative #WomenInDiplomacy #Somaliland

2/5 The event featured a panel discussion titled: “Women in Diplomacy: The Role of Women in Advancing Somaliland’s Statehood and International Recognition.”

It also served as a strong call for global recognition and support for Somaliland’s diplomatic efforts. #SomalilandRecognition #StateBuilding

3/5 The gathering brought together government representatives, lawyers, women’s rights advocates, journalists, CSO leaders, and politicians who shared valuable perspectives on women’s leadership in diplomacy and nation building. #WomenInLeadership #WomenInPolitics

Women in Diplomacy: Shaping the Future of Somaliland’s Global Standing I was deeply honored to serve as a panelist last night in a high-level dialogue hosted by Siraad initiative on Women in Diplomacy and the strategic path toward Somaliland’s re-recognition. ​The discussion

Last night, women of Somaliland gathered to discuss their role in advancing statehood and international recognition, while also celebrating the recent recognition by the Government of Israel. The event was organized by @SiraadInitiative.

Thank you, Horndiplomat

Congratulations Ahmed M. Musa, PhD , truly the person in the right positions. 👏🏽

#RamadanKareem from us to you and your family. 🤍

MOFA ISRAIL Dowladda Israa’iil ayaa soo dhaweysay Danjiraha cusub ee Somaliland u magacowday, Dr. Maxamed Xaaji Israa’iil ayaa dhankeeda sheegtay inay dhawaan soo magacaabi doonto Danjirehoodii ugu horreeyay ee Somaliland.

Right person in the right position, appointed by H.E. the President of Somaliland.The first Somaliland Ambassador to the Government of Israel and the first ambassador since Somaliland’s first international re-recognition. Dr Mohamed Hagi. Many congratulations 👏🏽

🕊️ IGAD Ministerial Conference on Women, Peace and Security 📅 25-27 February 2026, – Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 Day 2 of the IGAD Secretariat Ministerial Conference on Women, Peace and Security commenced with focused engagement on advancing regional gender data systems and

Happy #IWD2026 Happy International Women’s Day 💜 Today, Siraad Initiative, in partnership with the Somaliland Good Governance Commission and EUCAP, commemorated this important day by celebrating Somaliland women serving in law enforcement and security institutions.

Happy #IWD26 from Hargeisa Somaliland. We, Siraad initiative, we honor, support, and celebrate women every day. On this special occasion, with our partners, we recognize the leadership, bravery, and dedication of women serving in the security sector. Congrats 💜

We are in week two of our #SheDefends campaign! As part of our ongoing conversation on advancing justice for WHRDs defending the rights of others, join us this Friday, 13 March 2026, for a special X Space discussion moderated by our Director of Programs and Administration,

I first met Faiza Mohamed in November last year at the Gender Forum in Kampala. That was also when I learned she is from Somaliland and she’s one of the founders of the NAGAAD Network We met again in December in Nairobi at another forum. A true powerhouse woman. 👏🏽

#SheDefends

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: “𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬’ 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.”

As we continue our #SheDefends campaign this week, we are taking time to highlight regional and international human rights mechanisms and legal frameworks designed to support and protect women’s rights, as well as the women human rights defenders working to advance them. Take

#Eidmubarak from us!