Somalia: New women’s media organization addresses violence against women

Addressing the issue of violence against women in Somalia carries great risks, especially since the country does not have a law on sexual crimes. Perpetrators of rape are rarely punished, while victims face violent reactions.

 

However, many families have become willing to talk about incidents of assault against women and breaking the stigma.

 

It is worth noting that Bilan Média is a Somali media start-up funded by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), which is entirely made up of a team of women and televised on “Dalsan.” 

 

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