Somalia
Somalia’s long-running armed conflict has been characterized by extremism, sectarian political violence, complex humanitarian crises, and piracy, and women have been disproportionately at risk of death and as targets of sexual and gender-based violence and displacement.
Based on the work of NGOWG members and their partners, the NGOWG advocates for women’s political participation, women’s meaningful and active participation in design and implementation of humanitarian responses, and strengthened mechanisms to prevent and respond to sexual and gender based violence.
Somalia
Somalia’s long-running armed conflict has been characterized by extremism, sectarian political violence, complex humanitarian crises, and piracy. Women have been disproportionately at risk of death, and as targets of sexual and gender-based violence and displacement.
Based on the work of NGOWG members and their partners, the NGOWG advocates for women’s political participation, women’s meaningful and active participation in design and implementation of humanitarian responses, and strengthened mechanisms to prevent and respond to sexual and gender based violence.
Current and Past Recommendations to the UN Security Council (Monthly Action Points)
Somalia (September 2011)
The Security Council is due to receive the Secretary-General?s next report on Somalia. The catastrophic humanitarian situation caused by drought is exacerbating the ongoing food shortages, drought and armed conflict, continuing to cause a massive displacement of people, as well as severe malnutrition. The chaos is increasing due to massive population displacement, as people seek refuge in neighboring countries. Gender-based violence is spreading, with women particularly exposed to the high insecurity and rape in the different refugee camps. The forthcoming Secretary-General?s report should provide gender-disaggregated data regarding the current situation, and concrete recommendations on how to ensure support for women?s empowerment and protection, given the humanitarian crisis and ongoing attempts at conflict resolution.
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