Baraarug

Baraarug is a digital media campaign promoting greater access to civic rights for women and youth in Somalia through digital media.

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Religious Scholar Calls for Peace, Justice and Respect of the Rights of All in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Baraarug) – As Somalia continues to grapple with social and political challenges, religious leaders and youth advocates are calling for greater respect for human rights in line with Islamic principles.

Why Everyone Must Stand up for Human Rights in Somalia?

MOGADISHU, Somalia (BARAARUG) – Somalia has been in a state of protracted conflict for over three decades, and human rights violations continue to severely impact the lives of its people—particularly the most vulnerable, such as women and girls.

Baraarug Podcast | Ep. 10: Are Somali Religious Leaders Advancing the Rights of Youth and Women?

MOGADISHU (Baraarug) – In this episode, the Baraarug Podcast producer Anfa Aden Abdi dives into the role of religious leaders in advancing the rights of youth and women with a special guest, Sheikh Adan Moalin, Chairperson of the Somali Scholars Unity Council. Tune in as we explore how faith and leadership…

Baraarug Podcast 9: Islamic Teachings on Civic Rights

Welcome to Baraarug Podcast, where we explore critical discussions on rights, governance, and social justice. In this ninth episode, we delve into Islamic Teachings on Civic Rights, examining what Islam teaches about human rights, justice, and social responsibilities. Our distinguished guests today…

IWD2025: Women Shaping Change in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Baraarug) – It is not easy to be both a journalist and a woman in Somalia. The country has been embroiled in protracted conflict for over three decades, leaving human rights and women's rights almost nonexistent. Journalists are targeted simply for telling the truth. Women's…

Baraarug Podcast Ep-8: Advocating for Human Rights in Somalia

Ramadan Mubarak! Welcome to Baraarug Podcast – Episode 8, where we discuss human rights advocacy in Somalia, focusing on the right to life, freedom of expression, equality, and justice. Our key guest this week is Abdalle Mumin, the Secretary General of the Somali Journalists Syndicate. We also hear…

Tortured, Threatened With Rape: Abdirahman Mumtaas's Ordeal in NISA Detention in Somalia

MOGADISHU (Baraarug) – Somalia's justice system remains weak and plagued by abuse of power. Young people who are detained often face a lack of due process and fair trials. Torture and other forms of mistreatment are widespread. Abdirahman Osman, a young man from Jowhar, shares his ordeal after…

Baraarug Podcast Episode 7- Women and Youth Shaping Peace in Somalia

Welcome back to Baraarug Podcast! It's Episode 7, and we're diving into a really important topic: how women and youth are leading the way in conflict resolution and peacebuilding in Somalia. Baraarug Podcast host Anfa Aden sits with Nur Ali Diriye, a key figure in Mogadishu's youth organizations…

Baraarug Forum: Can Women Lead Somalia?

MOGADISHU (Baraarug) – For a long time, Somalia politics has been dominated by men, while the country has endured more than 30 years of conflict and displacement. Women have largely been excluded from high-ranking political positions. The 30% women's quota appears to have not been fully implemented.…