SONSAF
Peace Building &
Governance
SONSAF takes part in the peacebuilding processes in
The country by mediating between Non-State Actors and the State and any conflicting citizens. In the aspects of good governance, SONSAF warrants that the State follows the rules of law by holding them accountable, and the government is equitable and inclusive towards its citizen.
Project
Participatory Governance and Peace Programme (PGP)
2021-2023
Danida through SaferWorld
Summary & Achievements
The projects supported the governance processes of local and regional levels in Somaliland by strengthening and capacitating through increased participation, accessibility, and inclusivity of citizens. In conjunction, with NEC and Parliamentary Sub-Committees, SONSAF ensured the legal and governing election frameworks were harmonized. Furthermore, SONSAF utilized the NSAs Forum to reduce tensions surrounding the election through mediation and political harmonization efforts.
Key achievements
- 20 CSOs members trained on mediation and dialogue skills
- Produced five case studies illustrating the role of mediation in reducing tensions throughout the election cycle
- 10 consultations held on the legal and administrative framework for elections
- Electoral laws are successfully amended and made law ahead of the 2017 election.
- 90 political party members are trained in developing policies, structures, and systems to conduct professional election campaigns that comply with relevant legislation and best practice.
Project
Supporting clan reconciliation and inclusive peacebuilding in the Sool region
2021-2023
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through SaferWorld
Summary & Achievements
Project
Support Peaceful Elections (PEACE) in Somaliland Programme.
2020-2022
European Union
Summary & Achievements
The project entitled Support Peaceful Elections (PEACE) in Somaliland supported the overall peacefulness of the combined parliamentarian and local elections in Somaliland 2021. In achieving a peaceful election, SONSAF established an Election Situation Room (ESR) that reduces election tensions and conflicts. In addition, to increasing women and minority participation in the electoral.
Key achievements
- Deployment of over 900 election conflict monitors.
- Capacitated over 8,000 political party observers.
- Coordinated and trained Media Houses to promote peaceful elections.
- Supported Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) through civic education initiatives.
- Worked closely with the Ministry of Interior (MoI) command centre to mitigate election conflicts and tensions.
- Provided indirect support to 33 women and minority candidates.
- Successfully advocated for the wavering of all fees to women and minority candidates.
- Produced Joint CSOs election report.
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