Wonderful to meet the Chairman of the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (SLNEC) this afternoon with diplomatic colleagues to congratulate him and his team for all the excellent preparations for today’s elections in Somaliland. #Somalilandelection

Truly privileged to have met hundreds of exited voters at the recent Elections in Somaliland. Over 1 Million registered votes queued up to exercise their right to vote and decide the future for Somaliland 💪🏽🎉

We kicked off our #16DaysOfActivism with a screening of A Girl from Mogadishu. This powerful film sheds light on FGM, gender-based violence, and the resilience of Somali women like Ifrah Ahmed and Ifrah Foundation who shared her inspiring journey at the event💪With support from

Sabrin Yabarow, Chairperson of YEEP Alumni Somalia, joined a forum panel by ELMAN PEACE & HRC and Denmark in Somalia on "Advancing Women’s Rights & Gender Justice in Somalia," discussing local efforts aligning with global priorities. #16DaysOfActivism #YPS #YouthLeadership.

The Public Forum:Advancing Womens Rights & Justice in #Somalia hosted in partnership w/ Denmark in Somalia 🇩🇰 was a timely opportunity 4 us 2 reflect & strategize with our community the #collaborative actions we MUST take on in 2025 to #EndGBV build #Resilience & drive progress🇸🇴

Denmark in Somalia Ilwad Elman Abdirahman Fiili Gertrud Kümmel Birk shared insights on 40years of 🇩🇰🇸🇴collaboration & introduced the new #CSO facility launching soon! This initiative aims 2 strengthen partnerships, foster deeper engagement w/ local CSOs & maximize 🇩🇰 impact in 🇸🇴 Follow Denmark in Somalia 4 updates on this opportunity!

Denmark in Somalia Ilwad Elman Abdirahman Fiili Gertrud Kümmel Birk Fartun Adan Steen Sonne Andersen Denmark MFA 🇩🇰 Thank you Denmark in Somalia & all who joined us🤝We’re working toward a future where we #ENDGBV #humanrights are a fundamental priority, shaping the #peace #stability #development #Somalia deserves🙏🏾 Which 🔑 takeaway from the forum inspired you the most? Let us know below! 👇

The Somali diaspora plays an important role in shaping a prosperous development in Somalia 🇩🇰🇸🇴. Deputy Head of Mission, Gertrud Kümmel Birk met with the Diaspora Project Support (DiPS) and Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in a discussion about #Denmark’s priorities in #Somalia.

During the Q&A session diaspora members and stakeholders engaged in discussions on governance, youth empowerment, gender equality, and the blue economy. #Denmark is committed to long-term development in #Somalia including combating corruption, promoting human rights, and

H.E. President Cabdiraxmaan Cirro met with international partners, including the EU, UN, UK, and the USA, to strengthen cooperation on economic growth, social progress, and development. The meeting reaffirmed Somaliland’s commitment to global partnerships and long-term prosperity.

This week, the Somalian Federal Govt & partners, incl. FAO in Somalia, World Health Organization (WHO), IOM Somalia, NRH launched #FutureOfPastoralism 🐪 supported by 🇩🇰 It aims to: ✅ Diversify livelihoods beyond survival ✅ Strengthen animal health resilience ✅ Safeguard natural resources

Somalia’s 1st National Human Rights Summit marked an essential step toward #accountability Our ED Fartun Adan was honored to join the distinguished opening panel & COO Ilwad Elman moderated key dialogues on participation & inclusion kicking off day 1 of the summit #Somalia

Absolute pleasure taking part in 🇸🇴 1st #HRRSummit2025 in #Mogadishu last week! Strong leadership by Ministry of Family & Human Rights Development My messages; breaking down barriers for democratic participation of women and youth starts early! Invest in safe secondary schools & inclusive civic education 💪🏼

#Denmark is a strong supporter of #Somalia on its economic reform pathway for a prosperous and resilient Somalia through our #WorldBank support and policy dialogue. Meeting between Bihi Egeh and 🇩🇰 State Sec for development policy, Elsebeth Krone reaffirmed the close ties 🤝

Spending the past days with my Africa Deputy Head of Mission peers, was an absolute pleasure! This Pan-african deputy head meet-up featured exchange and theory in leadership, cultural sensitivities & work place conflict management. Great colleagues & strong inspiration 💪🏼🙏

Press freedom is a key pillar of democracy Denmark 🇩🇰 strongly supports the right to information and the freedom of journalists to work free of targeting, interference & exploitation. This week Deputy Head of Mission @GKBirk joined a Media Roundtable to discuss exactly that!

We’re pleased to welcome Steen Sonne Andersen, Danish Ambassador to Somalia, as a keynote speaker at #NECCSummit2025. A seasoned diplomat with deep experience in fragile contexts, he brings global insights from Somalia, West Africa, and the World Bank. #NECCSummit2025

Happy Constitution Day! 🇩🇰 Did you know that Denmark's constitution is one of the oldest in the world? 🌍📜 Today, we celebrate that Denmark has been a democracy for 176 years, safeguarding rights to freedom of speech, of assembly and the right to vote. Photo: Thorkild Jensen

Super exited to join last weeks’ Annual Meeting of #BuildingStrongerUniversities taking place in Hargeisa. Exploring close ties and mutual learning btw Danish & East African universities. Strong leadership by University of Hargeisa & #DanidaFellowshipCentre 💪🏽 Gulu University The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA)

An absolute pleasure to visit The Bureau of Forensic Science in #Puntland this week. Impressive work by highly dedicated staff on providing core analyses for the justice system across 🇸🇴 ! Bringing perpetrators of GBV to justice 💪🏽 Important work supported by UNICEF Somalia & Denmark in Somalia.