Somali Women Journalists Rights Association (SOWJRA)

Somali Women Journalists Rights Association, known as SOWJRA, is a national non-governmental and non-profit organization that focuses on supporting and protecting the rights of women working in the media sector in Somalia. It promotes gender equality, empowers women journalists, and advocates for women’s and girls’ human rights.

Founding Date
SOWJRA was founded in 2017 by a group of Somali women journalists.

What the Organization Does

• Protects and promotes the rights of women journalists.
• Advocates for gender equality in the media industry.
• Supports women and girls’ rights, including protection from violence, access to justice, and equal opportunities.
• Works across all regions of Somalia to train, empower, and support women in journalism and media-related fields.
• Strengthens women’s participation and leadership in the media sector.

Company Size / Membership

• SOWJRA is described as a membership-based organization.
• However, there is no publicly available information that states the exact number of members or staff.
• Based on its activities, it is considered a small to medium-sized local NGO with growing membership across Somali regions.