Ugaaso is one of very few, if not the only, women-led CSOs in the region working to promote women's meaningful participation in decision-making, politics, and women, peace, and security
The Women's Dialogue Space (WDS) is a platform for current and emerging women leaders in politics, civil society, and business in the Somali Regional State (SRS) of Ethiopia
Established primarily to support women in having their own political space, the WDS facilitates joint discussions on political developments, strategizes for increased participation and positive gender outcomes, and amplifies women's voices in the public sphere
The platform's creation was supported by Conciliation Resources (CR) and KasmoDev, funded by IrishAid, based on recommendations from women engaged in Somali regional politics.