The Voice of Somaliland Minority Women Organization (VOSOMWO), with funding from Plan International, has launched a community awareness initiative in Borama, Awdal Region, focused on protecting vulnerable individuals, strengthening referral awareness, and mapping available protection services. The session brought together representatives from the regional administration, the Ministry of Labour and Family Affairs, and various community groups to strengthen collective efforts to prevent abuse, improve access to protection services, and promote the rights and dignity of vulnerable people.
VOSOMWO Director, Hibaaq Ahmed Hassan, emphasized the importance of raising community awareness and encouraged religious leaders, university graduates, and other influential community members to play an active role in protecting vulnerable individuals and promoting their rights.
The Ministry of Labour and Family Affairs’ Regional Coordinator, Ms. Maryan Sheikh Dahir, and the Deputy Governor of Awdal Region, Mr. Dahir Hassan Jama, commended the initiative. They highlighted the importance of collaboration among community members, government institutions, and humanitarian organizations in preventing abuse and ensuring that vulnerable individuals can access appropriate protection and referral services.
This initiative forms part of VOSOMWO’s ongoing commitment to strengthening community-based protection, raising awareness of available referral services, preventing abuse, and fostering collaboration among relevant stakeholders to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of vulnerable groups.
VOSOMWO extends its appreciation to Plan International for its support in making this initiative possible.
VOSOMWO – Advocating for the Rights and Protection of Vulnerable People.
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