Cross-cutting Issues

Gender justice

To ensure improved access to safe, timely, effective, and appropriate preventive and responsive services for children and women to address all forms of violence, exploitation, abuse, and neglect. Also, to raise awareness on gender equality, gender-based violence (GBV), and sexual and reproductive health, and to ensure the integration of protection in humanitarian and development responses)

Female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C)

Somaliland has one of the highest rates of FGM/C in the world, with an estimated 98% of women and girls aged 15-49 having undergone FGM/C (UNICEF, 2020). Therefore, there a different type of FGM/C practices such as:

Type I (clitoridectomy): removal of the clitoris.
Type II (excision): removal of the clitoris and labia minora.
Type III (infibulation): removal of the clitoris, labia minora, and labia majora, and narrowing of the vaginal opening.
Type IV: other forms of FGM/C, including pricking, piercing, or incising.

All these above types have the following consequences:

Physical: chronic pain, infections, infertility, complications during childbirth.
Psychological: anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Social: stigma, social isolation, limited economic and educational opportunities

Drivers

Cultural and social norms.
Misconceptions about FGM/C as a religious requirement.
Fear of social exclusion and stigma.
Limited access to education and information.

Way Forward

Continue to raise awareness and challenge social norms
Strengthen policy and legal frameworks
Increase access to education and information
Support community-led initiatives
Address the physical and psychological consequences of FGM/C through healthcare and support services.

Disability Inclusive

By adopting disability-inclusive practices, WRO will promote equal opportunities, empower people with disabilities, and enhance their overall impact. Remember, inclusion is a journey and every step counts.

WRO will integrate disability-inclusive awareness into the new strategic plan to ensure equal opportunities and inclusion for people with disabilities in all aspects of our work. This will enhance the overall effectiveness and impact, guaranteeing equal opportunities and inclusion for people with disabilities.

Digital Transformation for Rural Communities

WRO will focus on digital transformation which has the potential to revolutionize rural communities, addressing long-standing challenges and unlocking new opportunities. We can create a more inclusive and equitable digital future for all through digital literacy, healthcare, and community engagement. This guide outlines strategies for implementing digital transformation in rural areas.

Digital Literacy: Provide training and education on digital tools and skills, focusing on digital literacy and entrepreneurship.
Digital Entrepreneurship: Support rural entrepreneurs in leveraging digital technologies.
Community Engagement: Foster collaboration and participation among community members.

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