Digital Shelter
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Promoting digital safety, digital rights/inclusion, internet freedom, empowering communities, changing lives in the digital age
Somalia
Joined February 2019
Join us for a powerful conversation with four inspiring women, from storytelling and education to innovation and community leadership. Together, they will explore how women can build visibility, influence, and safety in today’s connected world.
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Short Film Screening: Whispers in the Wires As part of our Cyber Safety for Women 2025 event, we are screening this powerful short film produced by @ParadigmHQ, exploring digital rights, privacy, and online resilience. This evening at SIMAD iLab
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As part of the Cyber Safety for Women event, this hands on session will walk participants through simple, practical steps to protect their privacy, secure their accounts, and stay safe from online risks. Facilitator: Eng. Anisa Salad
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Meet Sagal Ali, a passionate storyteller and communications professional. Sagal will be joining our Cyber Safety for Women panel to share how storytelling and digital advocacy can empower women to express themselves safely and confidently online. See you at the event!
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Meet Fardosa Hussein, a photojournalist and visual artist. She will be joining the Cyber Safety for Women panel to share her unique perspective in covering stories on Somali women and critical social issues. See you at the event!
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Meet Mariam, education activist, researcher, and founder of Empowered by Mariam. She will be joining the Cyber Safety for Women panel to talk about youth empowerment, access to education and digital literacy. Don’t miss her insights, see you at the event!
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Meet Ismahan Mohamed, Youth Program Lead at SIMAD iLab, and one of the panelists joining our Cyber Safety for Women discussion. Don’t miss her insights, see you at the event!
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Applications are now open! Join us for the second edition of Cyber Safety for Women, a space created by women, for women, to learn, connect, and take control of your digital space. You can apply from this link: https://t.co/SVytBkFwHp
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It has been two days of connection, dialogue, and vision, this forum reminded us that progress happens when every voice finds space at the table. Here’s to a more inclusive, safer, and connected digital Somalia. Until next time, the journey continues 🫡
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And that’s a wrap on Somalia Internet Governance Forum 2025. What an inspiring gathering of policymakers, innovators, and changemakers, all united by one purpose, to build a digital future that works for everyone.
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At Digital Shelter, we remain committed to keeping internet governance conversations in Somalia inclusive, youth driven, and rooted in human rights. A heartfelt thank you to all our partners, panelists, and participants who made this year’s forum such a success. 4/4
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Together, we explored key themes, from digital trust and online safety to local content, data governance, and the role of connectivity in strengthening Somalia’s digital identity. 3/4
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The forum was officially opened by Prime Minister H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, alongside other high-ranking government officials, setting the tone for two days of rich discussions and collaboration. 2/4
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What an incredible journey it’s been! We are proud to have been part of the partners and organizing team behind the 2025 Somalia Internet Governance Forum, a space where ideas, voices, and visions came together to shape Somalia’s digital future. 1/4
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Team photo taken ✅ Meet the dream team of Digital Shelter. What an honor it was to attend #SIGF 2025 together and be part of conversations shaping Somalia’s digital future. We left inspired and motivated for the work ahead with a renewed sense of purpose.
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She also moderated a brilliant panel on “Strengthening Somali Identity Online through Local Content and Language,” exploring how culture, language, and creativity can help make our digital spaces more inclusive. We love seeing Somali voices leading these conversations #SIGF
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Our Programs Manager presented on “Who Decides What We See Online?” a reflection on how algorithms shape our stories, voices, and visibility online at the 2025 Somalia Internet Governance Forum.
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He also joined a panel on “Advancing Somalia’s Digital Future with AI and Data Governance,” highlighting why ethical and homegrown data policies matter more than ever. Conversations like these remind us how far we have come and how much more we can build together. #SIGF2025
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Our Director presented a paper on “The State of Digital Rights and Inclusion in Somalia”, drawn from the Londa Report 2024, at the 2025 Somalia Internet Governance Forum, unpacking where we stand and what still needs to change for a fair, inclusive digital space.
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