From leadership skills to policy influence
CIAG develops women leaders, creates structured spaces for civic dialogue, convenes policy debates, and builds evidence for more inclusive governance in Somaliland.
Our Programs
Building leadership, participation and accountability across Somaliland.
7Programs and initiatives
4Currently active
Leadership · Dialogue · ResearchConnected pathways to inclusive governance
Programs in action
Each initiative connects leadership development, public participation and evidence to build more inclusive governance.
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Active
Featured initiative
Leadership Development
Developing and mentoring emerging women leaders through practical leadership, advocacy, and confidence-building support.
Ongoing Somaliland
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02
Active
Featured initiative
Civic Engagement - Public Forums
Structured public forums that foster informed discussion, inclusive participation, and learning on women’s leadership and governance.
Ongoing public forum series Somaliland
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03
Active
Featured initiative
Policy Dialogue
Stakeholder engagement debates that build consensus around women’s political inclusion, accountability, and collaborative policy solutions.
Ongoing dialogue series Hargeisa, Borama, and communities across Somaliland
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04
Completed
Strategic Planning for Women’s Political Participation and Leadership in Somaliland 2026
CIAG convened key stakeholders in Hargeisa to develop a strategic roadmap aimed at strengthening women’s participation and leadership ahead of the 2026 parliamentary process. The engagement focused on preparing women to take active roles in political decision-making and contribute to a more inclusive democratic future.
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Completed
Advocacy & Leadership Training
Advocacy and leadership training for 40 young women from law, journalism, civil society, and political organizations.
Training held in December 2024 Hargeisa, Somaliland
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06
Completed
Confidence Building Workshops
Confidence, advocacy, leadership, and decision-making training for 30 women activists and political aspirants.
Workshop series Hargeisa, Somaliland
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07
Active
Research & Documentation
Conducting research on women's political participation and governance.
Explore programOne connected pathway to change
Our programs build the skills, spaces, and influence women need to lead with confidence and shape inclusive governance.
Learn
Leadership skills and confidence
Convene
Public forums and civic dialogue
Influence
Policy engagement and advocacy
Document
Research and shared evidence
Programs that turn participation into progress
150+
Women trained
7
Public forums
70+
Youth mobilized
10+
Workshops
Build inclusive governance with us.
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