Gender & Women’s Role

Women & Youth play a key role in State building and Reconciliation support.
DRDO believes that in our society, Women are an integral part of communities and they are the foundation of society, therefore investing in them to accelerate progress is vital, women play an important role from birth till death. Horn Academy strongly believes empowering women in Somalia: fueling economic prosperity. The Galkayo Women’s Association, representing women from both Puntland and Galmudug, played a significant role in the key negotiation and reconciliation processes following the inter-clan conflicts that emerged in Galkayo and Galdogob in early 2025.

Galkayo Women Association

Through the State-Building and Reconciliation Support Project, DRDO facilitated and supported dialogue between the conflicting clans, creating space for community-led negotiations, trust-building, and reconciliation. Women were notably active throughout the process, contributing to negotiations, community mobilization, confidence-building, and peace advocacy. Their participation demonstrated the critical role of women as peace builders, mediators, and bridge-builders in resolving local conflicts and strengthening sustainable reconciliation between communities in Puntland and Galmudug

Women
Leaders

Active in dialogue, negotiation and community mobilization.

Community
Trust

Building confidence and long-term cooperation.

Peace
Builders

Mediators and bridge-builders for lasting peace.

Stronger
Communities

Supporting sustainable reconciliation in Puntland and Galmudug.

Women’s participation in peace and reconciliation processes demonstrates their critical role as peace builders, mediators, and bridge-builders in resolving local conflicts and strengthening sustainable reconciliation between communities in Puntland and Galmudug.

Key Focus Areas and Activities

Women’s Leadership and Participation

Supporting women’s leadership in governance, dialogue and decision-making processes.

Community Dialogue and Mediation

Facilitating inclusive dialogue to build trust, resolve conflicts and promote reconciliation.

Education and Awareness

Providing training and awareness on peace, rights, gender equality and civic engagement.

Youth Engagement

Empowering youth with skills and platforms to contribute to peaceful and resilient communities.

Policy and Advocacy

Supporting policies that promote women’s rights, peace and inclusive development.

Conflict Prevention

Strengthening early warning, community cohesion and peaceful coexistence.

Capacity Building

Training women, youth and community leaders in peacebuilding, leadership and social skills.

Partnership & Collaboration

Working with government, NGOs and local organizations for greater impact.

Building Peace. Strengthening Communities.

Stronger Communities, Healthier Environment

Sustainable Solutions, Lasting Impact

Resilient Future, For Generations