The Federation of Somali Journalists

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Name	The Federation of Somali Journalists
Location	Mogadishu, Somalia
About the organisation	The Federation of Somali Journalists (FESOJ) is a national union of professional journalists in Somalia based in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. The Federation of Somali Journalists (FESOJ) systematically monitors and conducts investigations into violations of press freedom and human rights of journalists and provides accurate, prompt and impartial information concerning attacks on journalists such as killings, arrests, death threats, and harassments, as well as acts of aggression against media organizations.
Description of the organisation	The Federation of Somali Journalists (FESOJ) is a national union of professional journalists in Somalia based in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. The Federation of Somali Journalists (FESOJ) systematically monitors and conducts investigations into violations of press freedom and human rights of journalists and provides accurate, prompt and impartial information concerning attacks on journalists such as killings, arrests, death threats and harassments, as well as acts of aggression against media organizations. The Federation of Somali Journalists (FESOJ) is the main representative organisation of journalists in Somalia. It has its affiliates with many international journalist organizations and member of Somalia Non-State Actors (SONSA). FESOJ has partnerships with the EU Delegation in Somalia, UN Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) US and other EU diplomatic missions in Somalia, Free Press Unlimited, Finish Foundation for Media Development (VIKES), Doha Center for Media Development, UNESCO, and UNDP. FESOJ issues an annual report every May 3rd during commemoration of World Press Freedom Day. Find the latest annual report here: FESOJ REPORT 2020.
Focus areas	Developing a Labour Rights Campaign Developing the Professional knowledge of the Journalists Enhancing Press Freedom Empowering women in the participation of Union leadership Strengthening Union branches Launching programs for state building and federalism, peace, security, reconciliation, and election reporting Media law development Safety and ethics Human rights Media awards
Team members	President – Abadir Abdulkadir Elmi Secretary General – Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu Training and Development – Farah Omar Nur Human Rights Secretary – Hassan Mohamed dahir Treasurer – Fardowsa Abdullahi Ali
Region	Sub Saharan Africa