In post-civil war countries, especially within the Horn of Africa, security, justice, and stabilisation are vital for advancing lasting peace and sustainable development. Asal is committed to enhancing security infrastructure, improving access to justice, and promoting overall stability in Somalia and the region. We actively support stabilisation efforts that tackle conflict drivers and enhance peace processes, with a particular emphasis on the meaningful involvement of women through the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda.
Our ethos is simple yet profoundly rooted in understanding the context and nuances of each situation, enabling us to identify local solutions for local challenges. This focus allows our programmes to build trust among communities and institutions, promoting meaningful progress towards lasting peace and stability. Our approach recognises the intricate tapestry of challenges posed by regional, intrastate, and intercommunal insecurity, advocating for inclusive discussions on strategically important issues. We utilise our technical expertise and local insights to complement traditional political forums with locally led dialogues. These dialogues inform security sector reform efforts, promoting improved security governance and accountability. We partner with civil society organisations (CSOs) to connect duty bearers and citizens, addressing the inequities and exclusion faced by women and marginalised communities.
What We Offer
Security Infrastructure Improvement
- Support greater engagement between communities and security institutions.
- Strengthen security institutions' ability to increase transparency and hold security forces to account.
- Enhance local law enforcement capabilities, including command and control, increasing transparency, and engaging with the communities they serve.
- Support security institutions at the Federal member state level to implement agreed national policies.
- Enhance community safety measures to create resilient security systems.
Access to Justice Initiatives
- Provide legal aid and support for marginalised groups.
- Raise awareness of legal rights to promote equitable access to justice.
- Support justice institutions.
Community Engagement and Dialogue
- Facilitate inclusive discussions that empower community voices.
- Encourage collaboration between citizens and local authorities to promote understanding, cohesion, and community outcomes.
Building Cohesion: Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) and Supporting the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda
- Address Conflict Drivers.
- Empower Women in Peace Processes.
- Promote Inclusivity in Security and Justice.
