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At CIAG, our approaches are carefully designed to be responsive to the specific challenges and issues facing our society and communities. To accomplish our envisioned objectives, we employ a diverse range of methods, emphasizing education and awareness programs that are specifically tailored to address these challenges.
Our focus is twofold: we aim to empower women directly while also fostering broader societal understanding and engagement. Another key aspect of our work involves establishing and advocating for the creation of robust networking and support systems.
At CIAG, we are committed to empowering women leaders and aspiring politicians by providing comprehensive training, mentorship, and resources. We recognize that women equipped with essential leadership knowledge, education, and mentorship have a greater capacity to navigate and overcome the challenges presented by social and cultural barriers.
Drawing from our experience and deep understanding of the issues faced by women, our leadership development approach encompasses a meticulously designed cycle.
Engaging in research and advocacy to drive policy change and foster genderresponsive governance is central to our mission. Our approach is grounded in our research findings, which enable us to identify the pressing issues at hand and advocate for legal and regulatory methods that respond effectively to these challenges. Leveraging the insights gained from our data assessment, we employ several key strategies. Firstly, we actively collaborate with community groups and other organizations that share our objectives, working together in a coalition dedicated to driving change. A collective effort intended to enhances our influence and effectiveness. Secondly, we design tailored awareness campaigns aimed at garnering public support for our initiatives. These campaigns are crafted to resonate with diverse audiences and to elevate the importance of gender-responsive governance in the minds of the public
Facilitating mentorship and knowledge exchange between older and younger women activists is essential for bridging the generational gaps that exist within our society. The increasing inter-generational divide has contributed to various gender challenges and issues affecting women at all stages of life
Advocating for transparent and accountable governance practices is critical, particularly when it comes to anti-corruption initiatives and enhancing civic engagement. Corruption creates an environment that hampers the co-development of society and complicates efforts to address pressing social issues. This problem is especially pronounced when it comes to tackling challenges that are specific to women and gender equity
To effectively address gender disparities and promote gender-sensitive policies across all sectors, it is essential to recognize that these disparities are influenced by various factors, including cultural, educational, and financial elements. To tackle these issues comprehensively, we must focus on identifying and addressing the root causes contributing to gender inequality, such as the limited access to education for women, entrenched cultural barriers, and financial constraints that impede women’s advancement
Through our programs aimed at change and reform for improved governance and accountability, there are many ways for you to get involved. Even simply sharing our efforts can help or you can become an integral part of our teams in any functional area that aligns with your contributions or you donate our efforts. For more information, please feel free to contact us
The Center for Inclusive and Accountable Governance (CIAG) is a nonpolitical, nonprofit organization founded by women activists. Its primary focus is on improving the leadership positions of women in Somaliland.