- info@femsom.org
- +252 907 483965
- Mubarak Zone A5 265 Garoowe
WHO WE ARE
Hawa Feminist Coalition is a non-governmental, non-profit feminist organization founded in 2018 by a group of bold young Somali young women and girls and is the first and only feminist-led organization in Somalia. Its founders—young women who had lived through or witnessed the harsh realities facing women and girls—came together to demand change in the face of early marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM), gender-based violence (GBV), and exclusion from public decision-making spaces.
Rooted in feminist principles, Hawa Feminist Coalition is committed to promoting the safety, equality, justice, rights, and dignity of young women and girls across Somalia. Our vision is a Somalia where women and girls are valued as equals, enjoy their full rights, and live free from violence and discrimination—with dignity and power.
Hawa Feminist Coalition is a membership-based organization grounded in the belief that Somali young women and girls, united in purpose, have the power to transform their lives and communities. Open to all young women and girls under the age of 35, this grassroots, youth-led feminist movement is building collective strength for a just, equitable, and sustainable future in Somalia.
Because no one can change history alone — we need each other. We need you. Join us today and be part of the movement!
Our Members
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WHAT WE DO
Movement Building & Community Engagement
We mobilize, organize and connect young women and girls in feminist solidarity to build a strong and visible young feminist movement that can promote the safety, equality, justice, rights, and dignity of young women and girls in Somalia.
Leadership Development & Empowerment
We build young women’s leadership and advocacy capacity by equipping them with a variety of skills, including leadership, activism, artivism, digital activism, communication skills, poetry, and campaigning, among others, to improve their voice and lead grassroots campaigns to end patriarchal norms and gender inequality in Somalia.
Awareness Rising, Advocacy & Policy Influence
We engage in impactful awareness-raising, advocacy, and policy influence campaigns, utilizing influential and powerful tools such as art, poetry, music, sports, media, and community outreaches, among others, to challenge the prevalent gender-based violence, negative social norms, and harmful beliefs against women and girls. Additionally, we advocate for the adoption of legal instruments to protect women and girls in Somalia.
OUR TEAM
Jawahir A. Mohamed
Executive Director
Mariam M. Hussein
Deputy ED / Programs Manager
Dr Sara Silva
Awareness & Advocacy Officer
Mariam M. Abdullahi
Programs Coordinator
OUR LATEST INSIGHTS
Fresh Stories & Expert Advice
Hawa Feminist Coalition Marks International Youth Day 2026 with Young Women’s Networking and Dialogue Session
In celebration of International Youth Day 2026 on August 12, 2026, Hawa Feminist Coalition brought together 30 young women professionals,
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Training of Trainers (ToT) on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Feminist Leadership & Digital Advocacy
Are you a young woman passionate about advancing women’s rights, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), feminist leadership, and
Statement on Misleading and Harmful Online Content Targeting Hawa Feminist Coalition
Hawa Feminist Coalition strongly condemns the publication of a video by Mr. Omar Oscar, a Somali-origin video creator and vlogger
Hawa Feminist Coalition Hosts Young Feminist Activists’ Sisterhood and Solidarity Night in Garowe
Hawa Feminist Coalition hosted the Young Feminist Activists’ Sisterhood and Solidarity Night at its headquarters in Garowe, Puntland, Somalia, on
Statement Condemning the Attack on Co-Founder of Hawa Feminist Coalition Marian Mohamed Hussein
Hawa Feminist Coalition strongly condemns the violent attack against Ms. Marian Mohamed Hussein, Co-Founder and Programs Officer of Hawa Feminist
Hawa Feminist Coalition Launches “Girls Play for Change” to Empower Displaced and Marginalized Girls Through Sport
Hawa Feminist Coalition officially launched “Girls Play for Change,” a transformative sport-for-development initiative designed to empower displaced and marginalized girls,
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Hawa Feminist Coalition Marks International Youth Day 2026 with Young Women’s Networking and Dialogue Session
In celebration of International Youth Day 2026 on August 12, 2026, Hawa Feminist Coalition brought together 30 young women professionals,
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Training of Trainers (ToT) on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Feminist Leadership & Digital Advocacy
Are you a young woman passionate about advancing women’s rights, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), feminist leadership, and
Statement on Misleading and Harmful Online Content Targeting Hawa Feminist Coalition
Hawa Feminist Coalition strongly condemns the publication of a video by Mr. Omar Oscar, a Somali-origin video creator and vlogger
Hawa Feminist Coalition Hosts Young Feminist Activists’ Sisterhood and Solidarity Night in Garowe
Hawa Feminist Coalition hosted the Young Feminist Activists’ Sisterhood and Solidarity Night at its headquarters in Garowe, Puntland, Somalia, on
Statement Condemning the Attack on Co-Founder of Hawa Feminist Coalition Marian Mohamed Hussein
Hawa Feminist Coalition strongly condemns the violent attack against Ms. Marian Mohamed Hussein, Co-Founder and Programs Officer of Hawa Feminist
Hawa Feminist Coalition Launches “Girls Play for Change” to Empower Displaced and Marginalized Girls Through Sport
Hawa Feminist Coalition officially launched “Girls Play for Change,” a transformative sport-for-development initiative designed to empower displaced and marginalized girls,