SIHA Network

SIHA Network

Borne of the social justice movement, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network is an indigenous African women’s rights network with a soul. We are convinced beyond any doubt that if African women are given the space, they will drive change in this region and beyond. Defying presumptions about African women, SIHA has been carried on the shoulders of numerous African women’s rights activists and has been sustained by their relentless commitment to their cause.
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Guardianship and Authority in Islamic Tradition: Deconstructing Power and Reconfiguring Gender Relations

In Muslim societies, the concepts of wilāya (guardianship) and qiwāma (male authority)…

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Building Ethiopia: Women must be involved in peacebuilding and nation-building.

By Derartu Gobena Bontu1, was a 17-year-old girl who lived in Sebeta…

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The 68th Annual Commission on the Status of Women

The We Cannot Wait Consortium was well-represented by SIHA Network and FIDA…

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Commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day

In observance of International Women's Day, we hosted a Virtual Regional Reflection Meeting that…

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Highlights from Regional Consultations on Family Law Reform in Africa

The We Cannot Wait Consortium was effectively represented by the SIHA Network…

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Empowering Women Peace Activists to Engage in Peace Negotiations & Advocate for Gender Justice in Ethiopia

Acknowledging the dedication of grassroots women's rights activists to the women's rights…

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Spotlighting the Impact of the Gender Equality Network in South Kordofan

We are thrilled to showcase the incredible efforts of the Gender Equality…

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Zahara’s Quest for Gender Justice

Meet Zahara Ahmed, a 27-year-old dedicated advocate for gender equality who embarked…

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Sofias Brave journey of seeking justice for SGBV survivors

Sofia Mohamed Ali, a 45-year-old Shibis District Women’s Chairperson in Somalia shares…

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