Peace Building & Reconciliation

SWDC acknowledges that a sustainable developed society is build on peace-building and rule of law.

The issue:

Conflict is inevitable in any democratic society and a matter of course. It can often be subsequent to societal improvements, contrarily it can also lead to violence and have a negative affect on society, if not solved in a just and civil manner.

Peace-building can be an effective tool to manage conflicts, and it can build trust between groups or individuals in the particular society. Peace-building is the constant to long term transformation in Somalia. It contributes to empowerment of societies and promotes inclusivity.

Conflict prevention is achieved through inclusivity, by engaging various communities of the society, such as the marginalised, in order to manage on-going conflict, encourage dialogue and reach a consensus. Particularly in regards to issues such as violence, human right infringements and rape.

What is SWDC doing:

SWDC is based on and makes every effort to resolve conflicts and differences through peaceful means, such as mediation and inclusivity. The world’s many wars testify to the importance of political diversity and dialogue in order to achieve peace and security. Respect for differences is the only way to achieve unity. SWDC believes that good governance derives from conflict prevention, mediation, reconciliation and peace-building processes. SWDC is committed to promote alternative dispute resolutions such as mediation, in order to achieve peace-building.

SWDC’s long term vision is for Somalia to enter a stage where conflicts can be solved, firstly by each party expressing mutual respect and understanding for differences, and then to reach a consensus through peaceful and civil means.

SWDC

Somali Women Development Centre is a non-governmental and non-profit organization established in 2000. SWDC believes that women can become empowered through the support of our community, and that they can make positive changes in not only in their own lives but also for the betterment of their communities. SWDC is working hard towards improving the condition of women and other vulnerable groups.

Somali Women’s Development Centre strives to lessen the number of women subjected to violence by empowering them through access to knowledge and greater social and economic independence.

It strengthens women socially by improving their standard of living and thereby fortifying the family. SWDC programs focus on women at the grassroots level, in areas of intervention, prevention and advocacy together with networking of women’s groups for community development and peace.