Helplines in Somalia

Toll-free 24/7 crisis hotline for victims of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and human rights violations. Provides assistance, information, and referrals to front-line services. The name 'CEEBLA' means 'no shame' in Somali. Operated by Somali Women Development Centre (SWDC) with support from AMISOM, UNSOM, and other partners.

Toll-free hotline for sexual violence victims, offering timely response to abuse cases, health service information, emergency medical referrals, and legal/social support. Operated by Somali Women's Development Centre with UN support.

UNHCR and partner organizations provide free protection and support services for refugees, asylum-seekers, and returning Somali refugees. Services include protection, gender-based violence response, child protection, psychosocial support, livelihood assistance, educational support, legal counseling, and health referrals.

Somalia's first rape crisis center providing FREE psychosocial counseling, trauma healing, emergency medical care, safe housing, and vocational training for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Operates one-stop crisis centers in nine regions with clinic, daycare, and safe house facilities.

UN migration agency providing free protection and assistance to migrants, especially those vulnerable to exploitation and abuse, including unaccompanied children, smuggled migrants and trafficking victims. Operates Migrant Response Centres in Bossaso, Hargeisa, and Mogadishu.

US-based nonprofit providing free mental health camps where psychiatric consultation and medicines are provided at no charge. Operates clinics in Qardho (headquarters), Mogadishu, Kismayo, and Galkacyo. Focuses on promoting mental health awareness and building capacity for mental health professionals in Somalia.

UN agency providing free child protection services including case management, psychosocial support for children who have been victims of violence, exploitation and abuse, GBV response, landmine risk education, and reintegration support.

UN Population Fund provides free lifesaving sexual and reproductive health services, gender-based violence prevention and response, youth services, and works to eliminate harmful practices like FGM. Operates 21 specialized multi-sectoral one-stop centres across Somalia.