Common questions about the Ministry, our services, and how to reach us.
MOWDAFA is the Puntland government ministry responsible for advancing gender equality, women's empowerment, child protection, and family welfare across Puntland's nine regions — through policy, programs run by our eight departments, and partnerships with regional and district offices.
Use the Contact page to reach the ministry directly, or contact your nearest regional office. For an emergency, contact local police or health services first, then inform the ministry so we can follow up with support services.
Open positions, when available, are posted on the Careers page and shared through our official Facebook page.
Many reports and publications are available on the Media & News page. For anything not published there, reach out through the Contact page with the specific document you need.
The Departments and Regions pages list each department's and region's mandate and how to reach them. General inquiries can also go through the main Contact page.
Yes. MOWDAFA partners with UN agencies, NGOs, and civil society organizations on programs for women's empowerment, child protection, and family welfare. See the Partners section on the About page for more.
