STORY: UNSOM holds training on sexual and gender-

based violence for South West state police officers

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DATELINE: 21/AUG/2017, BAIDOA, SOMALIA

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1. Wide shot, Somali Police Force officers present during the training workshop on
sexual and gender-based violence
2. Med shot, Somali Police Force officers present during the training workshop
3. Close up, a Somali Police Force officer taking notes during the training workshop
4. Wide shot, Somali Police Force officer present during the training workshop
5. Med shot, Somali Police Force officer present during the training workshop
6. Close up, Somali Police Force officer present during the training workshop
7. SOUNDBITE: CHARLES MUWUNGA MWEBE; UNITED NATIONS ASSISTANCE
MISSION IN SOMALIA (UNSOM) HUMAN RIGHTS TEAM LEADER IN BAIDOA.
Police have a duty to promote and protect human rights, but when it comes to
issues of women, we feel that they have a duty to protect the women regardless
of where they are, whether they are in IDPs, in their homes or their place of
work. So we are trying to train and build their capacity which is part and parcel of
our mandate.

8. Wide shot, Somali Police Force officers present during the training workshop
9. Med shot, Somali Police Force officers present during the training workshop
10. Close up, a Somali Police Force officers present during the training workshop
11. SOUNDBITE: (SOMALI) NADIFO ARMEY ABDULLAHI, SOUTHWEST STATE
MINISTER FOR WOMEN AND HUMAN RIGHTS.
Today we are here for a training being conducted by UNSOM for South West
police. The training focuses on human rights and the way in which law
enforcement officers should treat the victims, whether it is sexual based violence
against girls or the street children who have no access to education. The training
 also deals with how the police can effectively solve issues within the
community.

12. Wide shot, officials and observers present during the training workshop
13. Med shot, officials and observers present during the training workshop
14. Close up, officials and observers present during the training workshop
15. SOUNDBITE: (SOMALI) ADEN MUSDAF ADAN, POLICE OFFICER FROM
SOUTHWEST STATE.
We have learnt very important lessons in this seminar including how the police
should protect the rights of civilians when dealing with a criminal caught in the
act, how to arrest him/her and arraign the suspect in court, while observing
human rights. We also covered how to take the suspect to the police station
without violating his or her rights.

16. Wide shot, Somali Police Force officers present during the training workshop
17. Med shot, Somali Police Force officers present during the training workshop
18. Close up, Somali Police Force officers present during the training workshop

UNSOM holds training on sexual and gender-based violence for South West state
police officers
Baidoa, 21 August 2017 - United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) is
holding a three-day workshop on sexual and gender-based violence and conflict-
related sexual violence for police officers to help tackle the vice in South West state.
The workshop, organized in conjunction with the states Ministry of Women and
Human Rights, is aimed at raising awareness among security officers on the dangers
of sexual and genderbased violence (SGBV) and conflict-related sexual violence to
peace and security.
The 54 officers attending the workshop will also receive training on human rights
and how to protect the civil liberties of vulnerable populations.
Nadifo Armey Abdullahi, the Minister of Women and Human Rights Affairs of South
West state emphasized that the training will equip the officers with useful skills to
deal with security challenges, while being mindful of the rights of the residents.
The training focuses on human rights and the way in which law enforcement
officers should treat the victims, whether it is sexual based violence against girls or
the street children noted the Minister.
Charles Muwunga Mwebe, UNSOM Human Rights Team Leader in Baidoa, said the
workshop aims at strengthening the capacity of the South West police in dealing
with crime, while at the same time protecting individual rights.
Police have a duty to promote and protect human rights, but when it comes to
issues of women, we feel that they have a duty to protect the women regardless of
where they are. Mr. Mwebe said.
Aden Musdaf Adan, a participant, echoed Nadifos remarks, saying the workshop will
help improve the standards of policing in the state.
We have learned very important lessons including how the police should protect
the rights of civilians when dealing with criminals, how to effect arrest and arraign
the suspect in court while observing the individuals rights. We also covered how to
take the suspect to the police station without violating his or her rights, Aden said.
Somalia is in the process of establishing a professional police force capable of
maintaining law and order at the both federal and state levels of government.
UNSOM is one of the major partners assisting Somalia to establish a strong and
reliable security force.
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