Beyond the tour, the delegation engaged in a #YouthForPeace roundtable discussion, exchanging insights on youth inclusion and leadership—reinforcing their vital role in shaping Somalia’s present and future. #YouthLeadership #PartnershipForPeace #EmpoweringYouth #ElmanPeace

Truly inspiring to hear from the next generation.

Ramadan Kareem to all! 🌙 May Allah (SWT) grant us peace, forgiveness, and strength during this blessed month. Let us embrace the spirit of compassion, self-reflection, and unity as we work toward a more peaceful world. #RamadanKareem #BlessedMonth #Peace #ElmanPeace

Vision for the future! Great to meet, listen to, and engage with these young people - valuable insights and perspectives shaping a better tomorrow.

✨ For 2 days, we gathered our Somali CSOs for an engaging Community of Practice, exchanging good practices, lessons learned and challenges faced in preventing violent extremism. 🇸🇴 XARUNTA QARAN EE TUBSAN Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN ELMAN PEACE & HRC Somali lifeline Organization

Investing in women delivers the greatest returns—yet we receive less than 2% of global philanthropic funding‼️On #WomensDay Im excited 2 announce a new ELMAN PEACE & HRC partnership fueling our gender justice & social equity work🇸🇴 #IWD25 Read more: nagulendran.com/announcements #somalia

🇸🇪, alongside Nordic partners 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇳🇴 & Somali gender equality advocates, celebrated IWD this week. "We’re here to celebrate progress, acknowledge the commitment of brave individuals, and affirm our continued support," said Head of Cooperation Anna Saleem Högberg #IWD2025 #GenderEquality

Thank you Norway in Somalia Norad 4 insightful discussions on #YouthPeaceSecurity & inclusion in #Somalia Strengthening pathways 4young leaders is a shared priority & we’re proud 2 see the impact of our partnership in action! Looking Fwd 2building on the priorities youth raised

Grateful to 🇸🇪 Amb. Joachim Waern 4 showing up AND leaning in!📝 During the visit young leaders discussed with him all of the issues that matter most to 🇸🇴 Youth & presented Ambassador Joachim Waern with grounded & inclusive strategies 4 #Somalia ‘s future in their position paper #CTGsom

🤔How many solutions are lost when the same few keeping talking TO & ABOUT each other? ❌Let’s stop asking whether youth should be included. ✅Let’s start asking: What happens when they lead? #YPS #CTGSOM

When youth lead, they drive peace, reform governance, and build economies. Their leadership isn’t symbolic—it’s strategic. Thank you, Ambassador Joachim Waern, for engaging with youth leaders driving real change in #Somalia. ELMAN PEACE & HRC #Sweden #YouthLeadership #YPS #CTGsom

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

We proudly supported 23 youth delegates. Their technical contributions & sharp advocacy did not go unnoticed! Seeing them confidently strategize, draft language, and publicly deliver policy recommendations validated the power of meaningful #YouthParticipation #YPS #CTGsom

Norway in Somalia 🚨A High-level public forum on #humanrights creates commitments we can collectively track 🫆How effectively we hold leaders accountable is our shared responsibility as #civilsociety #Youthleaders & engaged citizens of #Somalia #InclusivePeace #Accountability

Norway in Somalia We commend hon. Minister Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi for convening this critical dialogue on #HumanRights 👏🏾🇸🇴 we look fwd to outcomes that translate into measurable progress. Ministry of Family & Human Rights Development #ElmanPeace remains committed to ensuring youth voices drive this journey forward #YPS #CTGsom #WPS

The #FPNOslo Thematic Meeting has just come to a close. Thank you to all participants for two days of rich dialogue, collaboration & shared commitment to advancing inclusive & intergenerational peacebuilding. The #WPSFocalPointsNetwork will continue advancing #WPSat25!

Grateful to Norad Norway MFA MOFA of Japan for convening the #WPS Focal Point Network in #Oslo. Honoured to contribute and amplify #CSO & local peacebuilder priorities in advancing women’s leadership in peace & security for #1325at25 ELMAN PEACE & HRC 🇸🇴