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Strategic Planning for Women’s Political Participation Ahead of the 2026 Parliamentary Process

CIAG convened key stakeholders in Hargeisa on 29 June 2025 for a strategic planning engagement focused on strengthening women’s political participation and leadership ahead of the 2026 parliamentary process in Somaliland.

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Leadership Development

Developing and mentoring emerging women leaders through practical leadership, advocacy, and confidence-building support.

Ongoing Somaliland

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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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Advocacy and Influence Workshop on Electoral Law Reform

A three-day capacity-building workshop for 20 selected women focused on strengthening their knowledge, confidence, and advocacy skills to engage effectively in the review and reform of Somaliland’s Electoral Law.

3 days Hargeisa, Somaliland

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Strengthening Pathways for Women’s Electoral Success and Political Leadership

A strategic political engagement initiative focused on strengthening women candidates’ readiness for competitive elections through effective campaign strategies, public engagement, and more inclusive political party structures.

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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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Election Readiness Workshop for Women Candidates

A CIAG workshop in Hargeisa designed to strengthen women candidates’ preparedness for elections through electoral knowledge, leadership development, and guidance from experienced mentors.

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Leadership and Advocacy Training for Women’s Empowerment and Inclusive Governance

A capacity-building initiative designed to strengthen women’s leadership, advocacy skills, confidence, and meaningful participation in governance and decision-making processes in Somaliland.

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Election Readiness Workshop for Women Candidates

A capacity-building workshop in Hargeisa designed to strengthen women candidates’ preparedness for electoral participation through enhanced knowledge of electoral processes, leadership development, and practical engagement with experienced mentors.

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Election Readiness Workshop – Day Two

The second day of CIAG’s Election Readiness Workshop brought women candidates together for interactive group sessions focused on refining and presenting their individual profiles, strengthening communication, teamwork, and readiness for public engagement.

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Advocacy and Influence Workshop on Electoral Law Reform

A three-day capacity-building workshop for 20 selected women focused on strengthening their knowledge, confidence, and advocacy skills to engage effectively in the review and reform of Somaliland’s Electoral Law.

3 days

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Are Political Parties a Pathway or a Barrier to Women’s Political Inclusion?

A high-level policy forum examining how political party structures, nomination processes, and accountability mechanisms can either support or hinder women’s meaningful participation in political leadership in Somaliland.

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