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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INTRODUCTION: THE CONVERGENCE OF ILLICIT POWER Somalia’s strategic location on the Horn of Africa has made it a natural crossroads for trade and, concurrently, for sophisticated illicit economies. These are not isolated criminal activities but a deeply interconnected system that fuels and funds conflict. This report synthesizes the structures of Human Trafficking (TIP), Smuggling of…
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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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The Forum which was attended by the Governmental officials including The deputy security Commissioner of Karaan District, The chairman of the Banadir Youth Association ,the Director SAARO Arts, Experienced Scholar on Criminology ,Deputy Chairman of Security and Politics of Banadir and the Secretary General of Banadir Region, Karaan Women Association ,Religious groups, youth groups, Parents…
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Somalia Arts Advocacy Reform Organization (SAARO) believes that Arts and Music in general played an enormously important role in the Somali community for centuries. They are a potential tool that fosters a common identity as recognized rather early. SAARO organized a celebration and festival to mark the world music day. As part of our dedication…
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CALL FOR PEACE THROUGH SONG (DAGAAL WIIL KUMA DHASHEE, IS DAAYA WALAALAYAAL) This Song appeals for peace and ceasefire in the disputed border town of Tukaraq that has seen lives lost as Somaliland forces and Puntland forces fight. SAARO dedicates this song which addresses the devastation caused by war and human displacement through its well…
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This Song (U gurmo Walaalaha) sponsored By SAARO Is a wakeup call to all that sees humanity as the only dependable thing left for mankind. During these difficult times in Somalia where Human and Animal Lives have been destroyed by the Recent Rains, We call upon all human being who can help in any way…
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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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