Outcome SOM_D_2.1

Somalis, particularly women and youth, benefit from and participate in functional, inclusive, accountable, and transparent democratic systems across all levels of government and governmental institutions.

Mapping report on peacemakers, networks and forums finalized. Capacity building trainings on leadership skills, early warning system and gender-based violence conducted for all 17 women’s networks established under the project.

Somalis, particularly women and youth, benefit from and participate in functional, inclusive, accountable, and transparent democratic systems across all levels of government and governmental institutions.

In 2022 UN Women Somalia provided support to women to empower them to participate in the electoral process. The number of female parliamentarians dropped from 24 to 20% in the 2022 elections, however 2022 also saw the election of the 1st female deputy speaker of the House of the People. This is a critical win for the GEWE agenda in Somalia and reflects progress towards women's increased paricipation in democractic systems, including at the highest level of government in the Federal Government of Somalia. The first deputy speaker has declared her intention to leverage her power and influence to advocate for the full implementation of the GEWE agenda in Somalia, and specifically the passing and implementation of legislation that protects and promotes the rights of women and girls, including the right to live a life free from violence, inclduing sexual and gender based violence (as outlined in the 2018 Sexual Offences Bill).