Publications

Analysis of the Somali Federal Legal Aid Bill: Structure, Gaps, and Recommendations
Independent House presents an in-depth analysis of Somalia’s

Director of Independence House: Cooperation Between the Government and Civil Society Critical for Sustainable Solutions.
The Executive Director of Independence House, Hassan Mahmoud,

Independence House and Somali Public Agenda Partner to Advance Good Governance and Civil Rights in Somalia
Independence House has signed a Memorandum of Understanding

New Study Exposes Deep Mobility Barriers Facing Persons with Disabilities in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia — November 2025 Independence House has

New Survey Reveals Trust Deficit in Somalia’s Voter Registration Process
Mogadishu, September 2025 – A new survey by

At Independence House Forum, Stakeholders Debate Somalia’s Landmark Human Rights Body
A significant step toward institutionalizing human rights protections

Call For Action: Urgent Need To Establish The Judicial Service Commission
The establishment of an Independent Judicial Service Commission

Independence House Hosts Justice & Constitutional Affairs Minister Hassan Moallin for Constitutional Dialogue
Independence House recently welcomed Justice & Constitutional Affairs

The Role Of Media And Civil Society Groups In Promoting Democratic And Inclusive Elections In Somalia
Somalia is on the brink of a historic

NCC Decisions on Universal Vote a Welcome Step But Risk Illegitimacy Over Political Exclusion
On October 30, 2024, the National Consultative Council

National Discourse Series: Independence House Hosts Forum on State of Healthcare Access in Somalia
Somalia’s health landscape takes centre-stage as key stakeholders

One-day Training On Journalists On Reporting On Human Rights Violations
INTRODUCTION On August 12, 2024, Independence House conducted

Successful Conduct of District Council Elections in Puntland a Win for Democracy and Public Representation
The successful conduct of local council elections in

Statement By Independence House In Arbitrary Arrest And Detention Of Journalist Alinur Salad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The arbitrary arrest and detention

Somali Government Must Unconditionally Release Sgs Secretary General Abdalle Mumin Or Present Him In Court
Officers from the National Intelligence and Security Agency


