International Development Law Organization
Somalia
Implementing Partner: 
Network Against Female Genital Mutilation in Somaliland (NAFIS)
Sub-Project title: 
Strengthening the Social Contract through Access to Justice in Eastern Regions of Somaliland
Amount awarded: 
USD 907,500
Duration: 
September, 2021 to March, 2025

The sub-project aims to strengthen the capacity of the legal institutions at the local level in eastern regions of Somaliland; improve access to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms and to formal justice for vulnerable groups through holistic support to gender-based violence (GBV) survivors and affected communities; and increase participation of citizens of Somaliland in accountability processes related to the provision of security and justice. The Network Against Female Genital Mutilation in Somaliland (NAFIS) is (i) delivering a series of training sessions and awareness-raising activities on ADR, case management and legal knowledge to the staff of four (4) physical and four (4) mobile ADR Centres, formal and informal justice actors, civil society organizations, women, youths, internally-displaced persons and traditional leaders; (ii) providing psychological support, referral and counselling services to GBV survivors on available medical and legal resources, and (iii) raising awareness on access to justice for women and girls and available services for GBV survivors by developing and disseminating billboards and booklets to the community. The NAFIS is also providing technical and operational support to relevant stakeholders on the ongoing policy and legal framework for the development of GBV and legal aid draft legislation, strengthening the justice system and enhancing security in the eastern regions of Somaliland.

Selection: 
Direct call