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.
21Programs and initiatives
5Currently 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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Dialogue Meeting with Women Activists and Supporters
A dialogue meeting bringing together women activists and supporters committed to promoting women’s leadership and participation in politics.
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Stakeholder Engagement on Inclusive Political Participation and Electoral Representation
CIAG joined a high-level stakeholder engagement with WADDANI Party leadership and civil society organisations to discuss strengthening the participation and representation of women and marginalised communities in the upcoming House of Representatives and Local Council elections.
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Engaging Men as Allies for Women’s Political Participation and Leadership
A stakeholder forum in Burao focused on strengthening men’s role as allies in advancing women’s political participation, leadership, and representation in decision-making spaces across Somaliland.
Burao, Togdheer Region, Somaliland
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Promoting Inclusive Dialogue with KULMIYE Party
A stakeholder engagement in Hargeisa bringing together CIAG, CDG, Adems Academy, and KULMIYE Party leadership to discuss women’s political participation and the representation of marginalised groups in upcoming elections.
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Dood: Doorka Haweenka iyo Dawladda Cusub
A CIAG-organised dialogue examining the role of women in the new government and the importance of women’s meaningful participation in leadership and decision-making in Somaliland.
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Strengthening Political Inclusion and Representation with Kaah Party
A strategic stakeholder engagement between CIAG, CDG, Adam Academy, and Kaah Opposition Party leadership focused on strengthening women’s and marginalised groups’ representation in Somaliland’s 2026 elections.
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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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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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Research & Documentation
Conducting research on women's political participation and governance.
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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
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Women trained
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Public forums
120+
Youth mobilized
20+
Workshops
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