Uniting Somali Women to End FGM & Gender-Based Violence

A global network of women-led organisations working for dignity, safety, and justice.

Who We Are

Belt of Somali Women is a coalition of grassroots organisations led by Somali women, dedicated to ending FGM and empowering our communities. We strengthen grassroots leadership, amplify survivor voices, and build collective action across borders.

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What We Do

Community Education & Dialogue

Engaging women, elders, and youth for change through culturally grounded education and open dialogue.

Capacity Building

Strengthening grassroots leadership through training, mentoring, and organisational development.

Advocacy & Policy

Influencing laws and policies to end FGM through engagement with policymakers and international partners.

Diaspora Engagement

Mobilizing Somali communities worldwide to challenge FGM and support change locally and globally.

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Initiative: Empowering Communities

Our core strength lies in directly supporting the women and girls on the frontlines. Through targeted intervention and resource allocation, BSW equips local leaders with the educational tools necessary to combat FGM from within their own communities.

Advocacy: Policy Reform Milestones

At the intersection of grassroots activism and national governance, BSW consistently pushes for rigorous legal accountability. Our unified voice successfully elevates local survivor stories into national parliaments, ensuring policies are enacted to protect future generations.