Joining Forces Alliance Somalia Advocacy and Policy Asks on Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls in Somalia

Somalia continues to face significant challenges in addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG). According to the Somalia Health and Demographic Survey (SHDS, 2020), gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most prevalent human rights violations faced by women and girls in Somalia. The survey shows that over 60% of women face physical abuse, denial of education, forced marriage, rape and sexual harassment forms of domestic violence.

 Joining Forces Alliance (JFA) in Somalia is comprised of four of the largest child-focused agencies, (Plan International, Save the Children International, SOS Children's Villages International, World Vision International). These organizations have joined forces to harness our collective power to accelerate change to secure Children's Rights and End Violence Against Children by implementing innovative and effective approaches around the world, driven by the voices and needs of children.