Evidence-Based Recommendations for Replicating a Successful Community-Led Security Model to Counter Ciyaal Weero Gangs. Executive Summary The rise of Ciyaal Weero youth gangs in Mogadishu represents a critical threat to security, economic stability, and social cohesion. Traditional, top-down security responses have proven insufficient. However, a series of community consultative forums in the districts of Karaan, Dharkenley, and…
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Saaro Arts, organized a Community Consultative Forum focused on the crucial issue of preventing the rise of youth gangs within our society. This forum aimed to provide valuable guidance and insights to address this pressing concern. The event brought together various stakeholders, including community leaders, educators, law enforcement officials, youth activists, parents, and concerned citizens.…
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Date: 26 October 2025 Executive Summary This policy brief presents the definitive findings of a six-month ground research investigation by SAARO into technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) in Somalia. Conducted across key urban centers in South-Central Somalia, this research establishes that digital platforms are being systematically weaponized to harass, threaten, and silence Somali women. This coordinated abuse…
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Executive Summary of Ground Research Findings on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Somalia Date: 26 October 2025 Executive Summary This document summarizes the definitive findings of a six-month empirical research study conducted by the Somali Arts, Advocacy and Reform Organization (SAARO) on the phenomenon of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TF-GBV) in Somalia. The research establishes that digital…
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Subtitle: A Field Research Report by the Somali Arts, Advocacy and Reform Organization (SAARO) Report Code: SRU-03-2025 Date: 0ctober 1-2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report presents SAARO’s field investigation into the systematic weaponization of women and girls in Somalia. Our research establishes that violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a deliberate, strategic instrument employed by Al-Shabaab and criminal…
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