IADR is a women’s rights organization founded in 2010 and committed to advancing the rights, wellbeing, and leadership of women and girls across Somalia. Our work focuses on
- Promoting gender equality
- Preventing and responding to violence against women and girls
- Expanding access to education
- Strengthening women’s health and mental wellbeing
- Improving access to justice
- Supporting women’s economic empowerment through skills development and livelihood opportunities
IADR
Vision
To build an inclusive and resilient society where women and girls in Somalia enjoy equal rights and are empowered to lead change, contribute to peace and governance, and shape a sustainable future for all.
Mission
To advance gender equality and community resilience by empowering women and girls through access to education, health, justice, and inclusive economic opportunities.
Objectives and Core Values
IADR works to empower women to exercise their rights, participate equally in society, and take leadership roles in governance and peacebuilding. The organization focuses on preventing violence against women and girls, expanding access to education, health, justice, and economic opportunities, and supporting women’s mental wellbeing while advocating for gender-responsive policies. Guided by values of equality, empowerment, integrity, inclusivity, respect, collaboration, and resilience, IADR is committed to creating lasting, community-driven change for women and girls across Somalia.
IADR
Achievements

Women’s Security Needs Assessment in Somalia
Understanding women’s security concerns is crucial for designing effective programs that address the challenges women face…

Strengthening Electoral Participation for Women
Women’s participation in electoral processes is essential for inclusive and representative governance. However, various social, cultural,…

Youth Civic Education for Electoral Participation
Young people represent a significant portion of the population and play a critical role in shaping…
