Provides services (counselling, legal, referral) to survivors of gender-based violence, collects and analyzes data on GBV trends and magnitude, disseminates GBV information, and creates awareness and education on GBV prevention and care.
Zero tolerance. Full protection.
Confidentially report an incident to the GBV Department — no name required.
DirectorAmina Mohamud NourDirector, Gender-Based Violence2025 Achievements
With World Vision, a TV talk show and radio campaign on FGM/C reached an estimated 347,000 people across Puntland.
30 male teenagers formed a Youth Anti-FGM Task Group, producing four youth-led action plans to end FGM/C.
A high-level forum with Members of Parliament, religious scholars, and health professionals to accelerate approval of the FGM Bill.
Government, civil society, and community leaders united to demonstrate multi-sectoral evidence and momentum for the FGM Bill.
Launched "UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All" with 300 participants, reaching nearly one million people across Puntland.
Youth, students, and community volunteers joined debates, dialogues, and awareness campaigns across all nine regions.
100 women led a public declaration campaign in Garowe, committing their communities to ending violence against women and girls.
With GIZ, launched the second phase of the Community Initiative Fund to prevent FGM and GBV while strengthening community resilience.
