SIHA Network wishes you a joyous and festive Easter holiday! May season bring newness, hope and rest alongside cherished family and friends 🍃

Violence against women and girls in Sudan leaves deep psychological scars affecting individuals, families, and communities. The #MorethanNumbers report by SIHA Network highlights the urgent need for mental health support, safe spaces, and community care. Read it here: sihanet.org/wp-content/u...

🌙 Eid Mubarak from SIHA Network! As we celebrate with family, friends, and communities near and far, we hope this Eid brings moments of peace, renewed hope, and the promise of new beginnings for everyone. May it remind us of the power of compassion, solidarity, and shared humanity.

At #CSW70, SIHA Network delivered two statements on the urgent realities facing women and girls in the Horn of Africa, highlighting the critical need for access to justice. Read them in full here: 🔗 sihanet.org/csw70-intera... 🔗 sihanet.org/siha-network...

🚨 Tomorrow at #CSW70! Join us on 12 March at 12:30 PM EST, in person or online, for SIHA Network’s final panel on Sudan’s conflict and the strategic use of sexual and reproductive violence in Darfur. 💻 Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

🚨 Join us tomorrow at 10:30 AM EST at #CSW70, in person or online! Our panel will explore the rise of anti-gender backlash in the Horn of Africa and how feminist actors use legal reform, policy advocacy, and strategic litigation to protect rights. Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

🚨Reminder to join us at #CSW70: 1️⃣ Countering Anti-Gender Backlash: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... 2️⃣ Strengthening Strategies for Prosecuting Sexual and Reproductive Violence as Genocide in Darfur: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #SIHAatCSW70

How can we prevent atrocities in Sudan? Join “Atrocity Prevention at a Crossroads: Sudan and Beyond” on Mar 18 at Massey College, Toronto, where our Regional Director will discuss prevention efforts and the vital role of women as grassroots leaders. Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/atrocity-p...

Between Aug 2024–Dec 2025, 840+ women were arbitrarily detained in Sudan, accused of RSF ties. They face overcrowding, abuse and unfair trials. “More than Numbers” calls for release and legal aid: sihanet.org/wp-content/u...

At #HRC61, SIHA urged the Council to halt hostilities and the targeting of civilians, renew UN FFM on Sudan with a CRSV focus, push ICC investigations into the RSF, support women-led orgs, and establish a civilian protection mission in #Darfur. Read the statement here: sihanet.org/siha-network...

🚨 Join SIHA Network at #CSW70: 1️⃣ Countering Anti-Gender Backlash: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... 2️⃣ Strengthening Strategies for Prosecuting Sexual and Reproductive Violence as Genocide in Darfur: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... Check the flyer for more details!

“Unless you act now, you will have more blood on your hands,” our Regional Director warns the UN Security Council on the ongoing crisis in Sudan. In this testimony, she describes over 1000 days of war, that has crossed every red line. Read it here: sihanet.org/statement-by... Photo Credit - UN

Since the war began in Sudan, women and girls have been abducted or forcibly disappeared. Survivors often return malnourished and subjected to sexual violence, torture, and forced servitude, facing stigma and isolation. Read #MorethanNumbers – SIHA Network’s report here: sihanet.org/wp-content/u...

In Arua 🇺🇬, market women run GBV help desks, offering free legal support alongside FIDA and the Uganda Law Society. Though SIHA originally funded these space, today Arua City Council shares in this responsibility. Our Call to city leaders? Every market deserves a fully supported GBV desk.

تتقدّم شبكة صيحة بأصدق التهاني وأطيب الأمنيات لكنّ/م ولأحبّتكنّ/م بمناسبة حلول شهر رمضان المبارك 🌙✨ نسأل الله أن يكون هذا الشهر الكريم فرصةً للتأمّل وتعزيز قيم الرحمة والتكافل، وأن يمنحكنّ/م القوّة والثبات، وأن يُعيده عليكنّ/م بالخير والبركات التي لا تُحصى. رمضان كريم!

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous start to the Ramadan season 🌙✨ May this holy month bring you reflection, compassion, strength, and countless blessings. Ramadan Kareem!

Two women in Sudan face death by stoning under morality laws in Sudan’s Criminal Act of 1991. SIHA calls for immediate suspension of these laws, a full legal review and an inclusive, democratic legislative framework overall. Women deserve protection and dignity, not laws that worsen their suffering.

In #Ethiopia, to enable a vibrant civic space, the need for strong and inclusive women’s leadership is great. During a Solidarity in Action – UN Women ACT capacity building, 30 participants strengthened advocacy skills, collaborated in exercises, and built connections to amplify women’s voices.

📖 Women in Islam – Issue 5 by SIHA Journal is our gift for you at the start of the new year: essays, personal stories, poetry, and art exploring gender, power, and resistance in Muslim communities across the Horn of Africa and beyond. Read here: issuu.com/halayassin/d... ✨ #WomenInIslam

ZERO TOLERANCE. ZERO EXCUSES. On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for #FGM, we mobilized religious and secular leaders in Ethiopia to demand accountability and justice against this practice. We stand united for justice, rights and the autonomy of women and girls.

✊ In South Sudan, we took another step toward a more inclusive justice system. At the Quarterly Coalition Meeting, women’s rights organizations, legal professionals, and Ministry of Justice representatives came together to break stigma and advance real justice for women and girls. #JusticeForWomen

Sexual violence in Somaliland is rising. Legal gaps, stigma, and exclusion of women from politics leave survivors at risk. The WHEEA briefing paper “The Cost of Backlash” calls for stronger laws, survivor services & women’s representation. Read and share: sihanet.org/the-cost-of-... #EndGBV

In #Darfur, women face ongoing violence and displacement while the world stays silent. At SIHA, we witness their resilience, but being ignored has a cost. 📢 “See us. Hear us. Stand with us.” stated Ikhlass Ahmed in her powerful op-ed. Read the full article here: www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/...

“Letters from Eritrea: Women Reflect on their Access to Rights and Services” (2020) shares the testimonies of five women revealing life under government neglect, daily struggles, and the risks they take to seek safety and dignity. Access the publication here: issuu.com/halayassin/d...

SIHA Network is extending applications for an inspiring Operations Manager in Kassala, Sudan. Lead programmes, finance, compliance, security & teams in a complex context. Champion feminist values & inclusion. Apply by 9 Feb 2026: sihanet.org/job/operatio... #FeministJobs

Join SIHA Network as a Regional Communications & Advocacy Consultant! Lead regional advocacy, create impactful content, and engage stakeholders to advance feminist policy across the Horn of Africa. 📍Remote or Kampala | 🔗 Apply by 9 Feb 2026: sihanet.org/job/regional... #FeministJobs

ZERO tolerance for FGM in Somaliland. No Sunna. No medicalization. No exceptions. All forms of FGM violate the rights, health, and dignity of girls and women. There is no justification. 👉 Read the full statement: sihanet.org/joint-statem... #EndFGM

With support from @sihanetwork.bsky.social @Kalkalhuman held a one-day Community FGD and Mentorship Session in Baidoa on 19 January 2026, bringing together youth, community members, and local leaders to discuss challenges, share solutions, and strengthen leadership, engagement, and social cohesion.

Girls and young women across the Horn of Africa led change during #16DaysOfActivism, tackling online abuse. SIHA Network stood with them from Somaliland, to South Sudan, Ethiopia and Uganda, advocating for safer digital spaces. #EndDigitalViolence #FeministFriday

2025 marked a year of bold and transformative feminist action across the Horn of Africa. SIHA Network is seeking an experienced Report Writer to document these achievements through its 2025 Annual Report. 🗓️ Apply by 4 February 2025: sihanet.org/job/consulta... #FeministJobs #ConsultancyOpportunity

💡 Our latest newsletter is out! Explore reflections from advocacy spaces, powerful grassroots feminist action across the Horn of Africa, media features, campaigns, and new SIHA publications. 📖 Read here: mailchi.mp/feca002a058b...

SIHA Network is hiring a Consultant - Care & Wellness Expert to design and lead a 3-day self-care retreat (10-12 Feb 2026) for feminist activists in the #HornofAfrica. Help them recharge, process trauma, and rebuild resilience. Apply by 23 Jan: sihanet.org/job/consulta... #SelfCare #FeministJobs

💔 In harrowing firsthand accounts, Sudanese women recount systematic sexual violence, including gang rape perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with female infants among the victims. 🛑 Read the full report. Share. Demand action: www.aljazeera.com/features/202... #KeepEyesOnSudan

#WisdomWednesday | Are we brave enough to confront the truth? Female Genital Mutilation continues to affect nearly every Somali woman and girl. As Somali WROs, feminist groups, and CSOs, we've put forward recommendations in one united voice. 📖 Learn more: sihanet.org/a-somalia-fr... #EndFGM

As we enter the New Year, stand with women on Sudan’s frontlines. SIHA-supported initiatives, including dignity kits distribution and women-led community kitchens, provide essential care and hope to displaced families despite overwhelming needs. Donate via this link: www.paybills.ug/index.php/siha

As SIHA Network, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all our partners, allies, friends, and members for standing with us throughout the year, with solidarity, commitment, and belief in women’s rights. Wishing you joyful holidays and a bright, peaceful 2026!

Azza Abdullah volunteered at Al-Naw Hospital amid war, bombardment, and shortages, exposing Sudan’s fragile healthcare. Her courage shows frontline resilience. 📖 Read more: sihanet.org/nursing-amid... #KeepEyesOnSudan

🏆 We are proud to announce that SIHA Network has been awarded the Distinguished Partners for Women, Peace and Security Award 2025 Continue reading 👇 #YesTo1325 #WPS #WomenPeaceSecurity

SIHA Network is seeking an inspiring Operations Manager in Kassala, Sudan. Lead programmes, finance, compliance, security & teams in a complex context. Thrive in challenges, champion feminist values & inclusion. Apply by 21 Dec 2025 here: sihanet.org/job/operatio... #FeministJobs #HiringAlert

On #HumanRightsDay, we join #PauseforPurpose to share the “Legal Love Letter” on CEVAWG. While there is progress, its present gaps could weaken protections. We call on the AU to pause and revise the Convention before ratification. Read and join here: aucevawg.org/legal-analys...

Young people in #SouthSudan face unemployment, exclusion, & discrimination but lead initiatives in peacebuilding and civic engagement. At the Inclusive Youth Forum, they called on govt, civil society & UN to strengthen youth policies & empower youth. ✊🏾 Read and share: sihanet.org/news/south-s...

The Africa Family Law Network Membership Drive has officially been launched! Join the Network in building stronger alliances for justice & equality towards the advancement of enhanced family laws continent wide, centering the rights of women & girls. 🎥 Don’t miss out, watch it: youtu.be/leIaA_Vkw7E

SIHA is seeking to support emerging African feminist researchers between the ages of 18-35 in investigating the impact of gender backlash & anti-rights movements against women & girls in the #HornofAfrica, using any creative format. Apply by Dec 15, 2025 here: sihanet.org/job/conduct-...

Women’s voices matter. In Arua City, Uganda, SIHA Network and partners launched the “Unsafe and Unheard” report, giving market women a platform to share challenges and solutions for fair working conditions in local markets. Read it here: issuu.com/halayassin/d... #MakeHerVisible #WomenUganda2025

Religion and culture shape societies but can limit women’s rights. In the final #ItsNotYourFault webinar, experts from Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia & Uganda explored these challenges and shared how women are reclaiming their rights. 🎥 Watch the full recording here: youtu.be/tcaglgZbl7Y #GenderEquality

After El Fasher’s fall, women and girls face rape, abduction, and displacement as protection systems collapse. SIHA’s Iklhass Ahmed urges immediate global action for protection, justice, and survivor support. 🔗 Read the full statement here: sihanet.org/urgent-appea... #KeepEyesOnSudan

SIHA Network joins #16DaysofActivism, calling for urgent action to #EndDigitalViolence. Across the #HornofAfrica, women, activists, and journalists face cyberstalking, harassment, and online abuse that often spills into real-life harm. It’s time to ensure #DigitalSafety for all. #NoExcuse

Don’t miss the powerful film premiere where Sudanese women reclaim their stories of resilience, love, loss and hope. Join the virtual screening during #16DaysofActivism on 25 November 2025 and be part of this moment of voices rising and stories remembered. 🎥 www.youtube.com/user/musawah

SIHA Network reports serious human rights abuses in Barah, North Kordofan, including sexual violence by the RSF. We call on the international community to act immediately to end the atrocities and overall impunity. Read and share our full statement here: sihanet.org/unchecked-br... #KeepEyesOnSudan

Safety is a privilege for too many. In the manual “Between Poverty and Trauma,” SIHA Network highlights the struggles of migrant women, domestic workers, survivors of trafficking and sexual violence, offering practical guidance for safe shelters, dignity and protection. 📚 issuu.com/halayassin/d...