Humanitarian Integrity for Women Action (HIWA) is a Somali non-governmental organization working to advance gender equality, human rights and the wellbeing of vulnerable communities.
We collaborate with women, girls, families, local leaders, public institutions and humanitarian partners to create safer communities and more inclusive responses. HIWA has been identified among Somali civil-society partners supporting work on women’s and girls’ rights and the movement to end female genital mutilation.
Learn more about HIWA →Integrated programmes designed with communities and delivered with care, accountability and local knowledge.
Supporting women and girls, preventing gender-based violence and harmful practices, and strengthening access to protection services.
Learn more →Promoting dignified access to essential health information, referral pathways and community-based support for women and families.
Learn more →Helping crisis-affected and displaced communities meet urgent needs while strengthening their capacity to recover and adapt.
Learn more →Advancing participation, community dialogue and advocacy so women and young people help shape peaceful, just societies.
Learn more →HIWA places dignity, participation and accountability at the heart of every programme. We listen first, build on local strengths and support solutions that can endure beyond a project cycle.
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Community dialogue gives women a stronger voice in the decisions affecting their families and neighbourhoods.
Read the story →Communities identify priorities and shape practical solutions suited to their own context.
Read the story →Trusted local voices help challenge harmful practices and protect the rights of girls.
Read the story →Partner with HIWA, support a programme, or reach out to learn more about our work in Somalia.