The Justice and Development Initiative

JDI is pleased to invite applications for the Somali Legal Outlook (SLO) Newsletter, a flagship publication we have been developing as a platform for legal thought, public discourse, and civic engagement in Somalia.

We are bringing together a small, committed team to shape and grow this initiative from the ground up.

If you have an interest in law, writing, editing, communications, or design, we encourage you to apply.

📩 Send your CV and Cover Letter, with the subject being your position of interest to: [email protected]
🗓 Deadline: 28 April 2026, 23:59 HRS (EAT)

Week one of applying for JDI Executive Division roles is almost over and we’re excited to share a quick update!

To make things easier and ensure no opportunity is missed, applications can now be submitted directly via email, addressing the challenges some applicants experienced with the application form.

To find out about your eligibility and suitability for the roles, please access the ToR here: https://tinyurl.com/bp557hwt

JDI remains excited to connect with individuals ready to take on meaningful roles within our Executive Division.

If you’re passionate about justice, civic engagement, and making real impact, this might just be your moment.

📩 Send your CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected]

🗓 Deadline: 16 April 2026, 23:59 HRS (EAT)

Join us to make impact together!

Eid Mubarak from JDI 🌙✨
Wishing you joy, peace, and blessings this Eid 🤍

JDI is excited to announce a call for applications for key leadership positions within its Executive Division.

As we transition into our implementation phase, we are seeking committed, capable, and driven individuals to join our team and contribute to advancing rule of law, civic education, and human rights in Somalia.

We are recruiting:
• Director of Operations & Administration
• Director of Programs
• Director of Finance & Compliance
• Director of Communications & Public Engagement

These positions are currently voluntary, with strong potential for transition into funded roles in the near future and as the organization grows.

If you are passionate about impact, leadership, and meaningful engagement we encourage you to apply!

Apply here:
https://forms.office.com/r/qHEHWJKQuW

🗓 Deadline: 16 April 2026

Join us as we take the next step in building a stronger, more just society.

Qodob muhiim ah oo ka soo baxay Webinar-keennii Maalinta Caalamiga ah ee Haweenka 2026.

Avv. Khadra Ali Adan, aasaasaha Safeguard Law Office, waxay carrabka ku adkaysay muhiimadda ay leedahay in la helo xeerar nidaamsan oo ilaalinaya baahiyaha gaarka ah ee haweenka Soomaaliyeed.

Waxay sidoo kale ku boorrisay haweenka sharci-dejiyeyaasha inay door firfircoon ka qaataan hindisidda xeerar ka ilaalinaya haweenka Soomaaliyeed tacaddiyada.

JDI waxaa ka go’an sare u qaadista wada-hadallada xoojinaya caddaaladda, hoggaanka, iyo awood-siinta haweenka Soomaaliyeed.

Qodob muhiim ah oo ka soo baxay Webinar-keennii Maalinta Caalamiga ah ee Haweenka 2026.

Intii lagu guda jiray webinar-ka “Women, Law and Leadership in Somalia,” Xeer-ilaaliso Shamso Bile Saed waxay iftiimisay doorka hay’adaha caddaaladda iyo muhiimadda ay leedahay in la xoojiyo ka-qaybgalka haweenka ee nidaamka sharciga.

JDI waxaa ka go’an dhiirrigelinta wada-hadallada kor u qaadaya caddaaladda, hoggaanka, iyo awood-siinta haweenka Soomaaliyeed ee dhinaca sharciga.

We are counting down to International Women’s Day and an important conversation on Women, Law and Leadership in Somalia!

JDI is pleased to host a virtual discussion featuring three distinguished Somali legal professionals whose work reflects the growing role of women in advancing justice, leadership, and legal empowerment.

Our speakers include:

Avv. Khadra Ali – Founder and Managing Partner of Safeguard Law Office, with over a decade of litigation experience, particularly in public interest and pro bono advocacy focused on justice and human rights.

Avv. Khadra Saed – Lawyer and founder of Women Empowerment through Legal Assistance (WEMLA), an initiative dedicated to strengthening women’s access to legal support, awareness, and empowerment.

Avv. Shamso Bile – Prosecutor at Puntland Attorney General’s Office with over a decade of experience in the justice sector, contributing to the administration of justice and mentoring future legal professionals.

📅 Sunday, 8 March 2026
⏰ 13:30 – 15:00 EAT
📍 Virtual Event (Microsoft Teams)

To register, please:
• Scan the QR code on the poster
• Or use the registration link below:
1dc22abe-c9dd-4765-9b4d-251e024b7a32@109a17fb-75ca-467d-845c-d3dcc8e472f7" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1dc22abe-c9dd-4765-9b4d-251e024b7a32@109a17fb-75ca-467d-845c-d3dcc8e472f7

After registering, please check your email for the webinar access link. If you do not see it, kindly check your spam or junk folder.

Note: The time of the webinar has been updated from the earlier announcement. Please refer to the time indicated in this post.

As we prepare to mark International Women’s Day 2026, JDI reflects on a critical question:

If equality is guaranteed under Somalia’s Constitution, why does a gap still exist between legal promise and lived reality?

Our latest and apposite article, “Equality in Text, Barriers in Practice? Women and the Rule of Law in Somalia,” examines:

▪ Constitutional guarantees of equality
▪ Women’s representation in Parliament
▪ Protection frameworks and ongoing reforms
▪ The institutional challenges shaping implementation

This year, JDI adopted the theme:
“Women, Law and Leadership in Somalia: Rights, Barriers and the Way Forward.”

For us, this is not just a conversation — it is a governance priority.

We invite lawyers, students, policymakers, and citizens to read, reflect, and engage.

📩 Comments and professional correspondence: [email protected]

Equality in Text, Barriers in Practice? Women and the Rule of Law in Somalia | The Justice and Development Initiative-Somalia In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, JDI reflects on a foundational question: If equality is guaranteed under Somalia’s Constitution, why does a gap persist between legal promise and institutional reality? Our latest and apposite publication, “Equality in Text, Barriers in Pract...

As The Justice and Development Initiative - Somalia We're pleased to announce that we will be holding a webinar to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2026.

This year's theme is "Women, Law, and Leadership in Somalia: Rights, Barriers, and the Way Forward."

If you are interested in joining and participating, please register using the link below. 👇
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/s4utpGRcim

There has been a lot of debate around the Somalia–Türkiye Oil & Gas Agreement.

We’ve explained it simply based on Somali petroleum law on our TikTok page.

Visit our TikTok through the link below to watch the full explainer.

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSmUWpTp5/

As we welcome the holy month of Ramadan, JDI wishes you peace, reflection, and abundant blessings.
May this sacred time renew our commitment to justice, service, and unity.

Join us on LinkedIn to read our latest piece on Somalia's ratification of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child!

Somalia’s Ratification of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child: Promise, Paradox, and the Path Ahead | The Justice and Development Initiative-Somalia Somalia has ratified the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child — a landmark moment more than three decades in the making. But what does this mean in practice? Does it ban child marriage? How does it align with Somali law and culture? And why did Somalia enter reservations on key c...