The Director General of the Ministry of Interior Security of the Jubaland State Government, Hared Kilaas Abdi, officially opened a Police–Community Consultation Forum in Kismayo aimed at strengthening women’s participation, leadership, and sustained engagement within the Somali Police Force.
The forum brought together key stakeholders to discuss practical strategies for increasing the representation of women in the police service, expanding leadership opportunities for female officers, and improving retention and long-term career development for women within security institutions.
Participants emphasized the importance of creating an inclusive and supportive environment that enables women to contribute effectively to peacebuilding, public safety, and security sector development.
The consultation forum forms part of broader efforts to promote inclusive community policing and enhance the role of women in maintaining security, fostering public trust, and strengthening cooperation between the police and local communities.
The Ministry of Interior Security of the Jubaland State Government reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender inclusion within the security sector and supporting initiatives that encourage meaningful participation of women in policing and community safety.
