A four-day training on monitoring and documenting human rights violations has successfully concluded in Hargeisa. The training was organized by the Voice of Somaliland Minority Women Organization (VOSOMWO), in collaboration with Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and supported by the German Government. The training focused on strengthening skills related to human rights protection and promoting the project “Advancing Minority Rights for Equal Access and Opportunities for Minority Communities in Somaliland.”
The training benefited 40 participants from the Saaxil, Togdheer, and Maroodijeex regions. Participants were equipped with essential skills in data collection, case registration, and the monitoring and documentation of human rights violations.
This training workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity of participants to effectively monitor, document, and report human rights violations. It represents a key component of the broader project focused on advancing minority rights and improving access to equal opportunities for marginalized communities in Somaliland.
The training was officially closed by the Executive Director of VOSOMWO, Ms. Hibak Ahmed Hassan, together with a representative from the Human Rights Department of the Ministry of Justice. They encouraged participants to apply the knowledge and skills gained to raise public awareness, promote justice, and actively contribute to the protection and defence of human rights within their communities.
