A prominent civil society organization dedicated to empowering women and children across Puntland since 2020.
Midnimo Women Network is a prominent organization established in 2020, dedicated to advocating for the empowerment of women and children in Somalia. Our mission is to foster a democratic society where women, children, and men are equally valued.
Currently, MIDNIMO represents 55 women-led organizations across Puntland and maintains operational offices in all nine regions of Puntland, with additional representatives in Nairobi, Finland, the UK, Sweden, and the USA.
Midnimo Women Network serves as a collective voice for women committed to fighting for their socio-economic and political rights as equal citizens of Somalia. Our structure includes a General Assembly representing member organizations, which elects nine board members responsible for providing strategic guidance.
Our network is closely connected to the broader women's movement across Somalia, uniting organizations representing diverse groups, including women with disabilities, rural communities, and internally displaced persons.
Upholding honesty and transparency in all actions and engagements with partners and beneficiaries.
Ensuring diverse voices โ including rural, disabled, and displaced women โ are heard and represented.
Working with stakeholders, government, and international bodies to achieve common goals for women.
To foster a democratic society where women, children, and men are equally valued โ through advocacy, education, legal reform, and community empowerment across all nine regions of Puntland.
Midnimo Women Network operates across all nine regions of Puntland, ensuring comprehensive outreach. Each regional office actively engages in local advocacy, educational initiatives, and empowerment programs tailored to community needs.
Since inception, we have empowered over 10,000 women and girls through educational programs and advocacy initiatives, influencing local policies to enhance gender equality across Puntland and Somalia.
To create an empowered society where all women and children in Somalia actively participate and have equal rights and opportunities โ free from discrimination, violence, and exclusion. We envision a Puntland where every woman can participate fully in civic, economic, and political life.
To foster a democratic society where women, children, and men are equally valued through advocacy, community engagement, legal reform, education, and economic empowerment programs implemented consistently across all nine regions of Puntland.
Operating across all nine regions of Puntland with additional international representatives in five countries.
Headquartered in Garowe โ core operations, advocacy, and program delivery hub for all of Puntland.
Active advocacy and educational empowerment programs for women and girls including digital literacy.
Peacebuilding initiatives and women's political participation programs in coordination with local partners.
Protection programs and legal awareness campaigns for women and children in conflict-affected areas.
Community health outreach and gender-based violence prevention advocacy with local health partners.
Regional offices active across all remaining Puntland regions ensuring comprehensive community coverage.
MWN is governed by a General Assembly representing all 55 member organizations, which elects nine board members providing strategic guidance.
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