{"id":19633,"date":"2025-02-12T12:28:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T10:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vikes.fi\/uutiset\/an-historical-advancement-in-somalia-disability-rights-and-inclusion-strengthened-by-legislative-changes-and-media-work"},"modified":"2025-06-25T11:11:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T08:11:42","slug":"an-historical-advancement-in-somalia-disability-rights-and-inclusion-strengthened-by-legislative-changes-and-media-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vikes.fi\/en\/uutiset\/an-historical-advancement-in-somalia-disability-rights-and-inclusion-strengthened-by-legislative-changes-and-media-work","title":{"rendered":"An historical advancement in Somalia &#8211; disability rights and inclusion strengthened by legislative changes and media work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|auto|5px|auto|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;49b990a9-3f5c-41d7-a146-f53d734cb61f&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"FI-FI\" lang=\"FI-FI\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW89608130 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW89608130 BCX8\">Vikes&#8217; <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89608130 BCX8\"> expert <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW89608130 BCX8\">Wali<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89608130 BCX8\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW89608130 BCX8\">Hashi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89608130 BCX8\"> organized via the Vikes&#8217; supported<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89608130 BCX8\"> CAFIS \u2013organization <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89608130 BCX8\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89608130 BCX8\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89608130 BCX8\">two day long seminar, which was held in Mogadishu, Somalia<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89608130 BCX8\"> on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89608130 BCX8\">. 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The law provides significant legal protection for persons with disabilities.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The signing of the agreement took place in the presence of Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and several government ministers, symbolizing the government&#8217;s strong commitment to addressing the challenges faced by this often marginalized population.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the same day, President Sheikh Mohamud signed a law integrating the rights of people with disabilities into the country&#8217;s constitution. This was a major step forward in ensuring equality and inclusiveness in Somali society.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The workshop strengthened the voice of people with disabilities<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CAFIS, an organization supported by Vikes, that promotes peace, reconciliation and human rights, organized the event to celebrate the progress made on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The workshop brought together a diverse and enthusiastic group of participants, including people with a range of disabilities including visual, hearing and physical disabilities. There were also advocates, activists and stakeholders. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The aim of the meeting was to raise awareness and discuss about the daily challenges faced by persons with disabilities. At the same time, the aim was to highlight the need to promote a change of values in society towards a more accepting and inclusive approach.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The workshop promoted inclusiveness and encouraged equal opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in all aspects of society, including education, employment and public life. The workshop also highlighted the rights of persons with disabilities and stressed the importance of equal opportunities. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Journalists are part of the transformation of social structures<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":279}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The meeting served as a reminder of the power of collective learning and support. Vikes&#8217; expert  <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wali Hashi <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">stressed the need for continuous dialogue among the disability community. He appealed to journalists to bring the debate to the forefront and ensure a broader societal commitment to promoting the rights of persons with disabilities. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":279}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wali highlighted the role of the media in raising awareness and promoting understanding of disability rights, and encouraged the community to engage in future workshops to enable further discussions. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":279}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The discussions succeeded in raising awareness, equipping participants with important tools and resources, and creating a network around the issue. Feedback from the event showed that participants were motivated to defend the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities and to work tirelessly towards a more inclusive and respectful society for all. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":279}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In spring 2025, the work for disability rights will take another major step forward when, with the support of Vikes, the first sign language news programmes will be launched for Somali National Television SNTV.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":279}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vikes expert Wali Hashi organized a two-day seminar through the Vikes&#8217; supported CAFIS organization in Mogadishu, Somalia on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. 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