Countries: Somalia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1

"In 2020, parliament debated a controversial bill to address gender-based violence but was forced to hold it back following local and international pressure over clauses that allowed for child and forced marriage and other violations of women’s rights" (par. 5). "Amina Haji Elmi, director of the Mogadishu-based advocacy group Save Somali Women and Children, said, 'Somali women, alongside others, have been living in the war-ravaged country. They were victimised by both natural disasters and man-caused problems. Currently, women are facing many challenges; among them are lack of support and poverty. They do not get protection and support after incidents.' Elmi called on security agencies to deliver justice to the families...more

Countries: Somalia
Variables: MURDER-PRACTICE-1

"Three women were killed in Somalia last week in what police say were marriage disputes" (par. 1). "The killings occurred in Mogadishu, the Lower Shabelle region and the Qoryooley District. One woman was stabbed, a second shot and a third set on fire — all allegedly at the hands of their husbands" (par. 2). "'We strongly condemn the heinous acts against these innocent women,' Elmi said. 'It is sad to hear that a mother is being killed in front of her children. We call upon the security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice. We extend condolences to the families of these victims.' Members of parliament decried the killings during...more

Countries: Somalia
Variables: MARR-LAW-1

"In 2020, parliament debated a controversial bill to address gender-based violence but was forced to hold it back following local and international pressure over clauses that allowed for child and forced marriage and other violations of women’s rights" (par. 5).

Countries: Somalia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1

"Gender-based violence remains prevalent in Somalia. The situation is worsened by the absence of strong legal frameworks to deter attacks" (par. 4).

Countries: Somalia
Variables: GEW-DATA-1

"In Somalia, to the east, women living in refugee camps and centers for internally displaced people face gender-based violence in high numbers and are often targeted by predatory clan militias and soldiers" (Para 7).

Countries: Somalia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1

"Police have named the suspects in all three killings, which took place in the first week of February, as the dead women’s husbands. Two of the victims were pregnant. Even in a country where – after more than three decades of conflict – death and violence are part of everyday life, there have been demonstrations in the capital, Mogadishu, with protesters holding up placards showing photos of Lul Abdi Aziz Jazirain her hospital bed. The 28-year-old had been doused with petrol and set alight" (para 2). "The chair of the Somali Women Development Centre, Maryam Taqal Huseina, said protests would continue until there was justice for the three women. 'Women...more

Countries: Somalia
Variables: LRW-LAW-1

"In 2018, a comprehensive UN-backed sexual offences bill was introduced but it has not yet been passed by parliament. In 2020 a new sexual intercourse related crimes bill was proposed, which relaxed current age restrictions to allow for marriage at puberty and legalise forced marriage as long as there is family consent" (para 21).

Countries: Somalia
Variables: DV-LAW-1

"There is no specific law in Somalia against domestic violence" (para 20).

Countries: Somalia
Variables: DMW-PRACTICE-1

"'Women are expected to be silent in Somalia,' she said, adding that she thought these women were murdered in order to shut them up" (para 16).

Countries: Somalia
Variables: AOM-PRACTICE-1

"Bilan has faced similar abuse for reporting on people living with HIV and Aids, another story on a woman who defied local hostility to welcome HIV-positive people into her house, and on teenage orphan girls forced into early marriage and later abandoned to bring up their children alone" (par. 7).

Countries: Somalia
Variables: AFE-PRACTICE-2

"Many Somalis do not consider journalism an acceptable job for a woman, who they believe should stay at home to cook, clean and raise children" (par. 10). If Somalis belief that a woman should stay home, they would not think it important for her to go to university (IME - CODER COMMENT).

Countries: Somalia
Variables: CWC-DATA-2

"We have overcome huge hurdles to become journalists. The youngest in the team, Shukri Mohamed Abdi, comes from a rural community where the very concept of being a journalist does not exist. Members of her clan have insulted and threatened her because of her work" (par. 12). "During our first year, we have reported on as many positive topics as negative ones, including on urban women who have set up farms outside Mogadishu" (par. 14).

Countries: Somalia
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-4, MULV-PRACTICE-1

"Many Somalis do not consider journalism an acceptable job for a woman, who they believe should stay at home to cook, clean and raise children" (par. 10).

Countries: Somalia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-3

"One of the most difficult subjects I have tackled is female drug addiction in Somalia. . .When the report came out, I was attacked by fellow Somalis who accused me of damaging the reputation of our country by telling the world about this problem" (par. 2, 5). "Bilan has faced similar abuse for reporting on people living with HIV and Aids, another story on a woman who defied local hostility to welcome HIV-positive people into her house, and on teenage orphan girls forced into early marriage and later abandoned to bring up their children alone. But reporting these stories has also shown how caring and compassionate people can be. Our...more

Countries: Somalia
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1

"During our first year, we have reported on as many positive topics as negative ones, including on urban women who have set up farms outside Mogadishu" (par. 14).