Mogadishu, SONNA – The Weheliye App-Digital Security, a brand new initiative aimed toward defending Somali girls from on-line harassment and cyber threats, was formally launched right now in Mogadishu. The occasion gathered 50 girls professionals, together with journalists and group members, alongside officers from the Ministry of Data, the Nationwide Media Council, and the Somali Ladies Journalists Rights Affiliation (SOWJRA).
Bushra Ali Nadiir, a journalist and SOWJRA member, highlighted the app’s significance in safeguarding girls on social media, calling it a vital software in opposition to digital harassment. Hinda Jama, head of the Nationwide Media Council, emphasised that SOWJRA is the primary group to ascertain a digital security initiative tailor-made to Somali girls, noting that just about 80% of every day on-line assaults in Somalia goal girls.
Abdishakuur Ali Ahmed, Director of Technique and Coaching on the Ministry of Data, praised SOWJRA and Amplifier for equipping Somali girls with important instruments to navigate the safety challenges of digital areas.
SOWJRA’s Government Director, Leila Aded, described the launch of Weheliye App as a major milestone, expressing gratitude to Influence Amplifier for supporting its improvement. The initiative has been extensively welcomed by the group and Somali girls journalists as a step ahead in strengthening digital security.
