Somalia launches national consultations on CEDAW accession
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Shabelle Media Network
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), backed by UN Women, has launched in Mogadishu a series of consultations on Somalia’s accession to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. State Minister Mohamed Osman Omar said they would allow an informed and inclusive discussion, according to Shabelle Media.
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has launched a series of consultations with stakeholders across Somalia to raise awareness of and support the country’s accession to CEDAW, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The first consultations opened in Mogadishu.
Acting minister and State Minister for Family Development and Human Rights Mohamed Osman Omar said these exchanges could ensure an informed and inclusive discussion on accession. Rukaya Mohammed, UN Women programme officer in Somalia, stressed that dialogue helps communities and institutions understand the convention and the steps towards accession.
The forums include presentations on the principles of CEDAW and the accession procedure, followed by discussions and group work. Participants will examine issues related to Somalia’s constitutional framework, religious jurisprudence and customary values. The recommendations will be used to develop a roadmap for Somalia’s accession to CEDAW.
