MOGADISHU, Somalia — Journalists, media practitioners and persons with disabilities have called for stronger disability inclusion in Somali media following a two-day training held on 22–23 July 2026 at Sahafi Hotel, Mogadishu.
The training, organized by CAFIS with financial support from the VIKES Foundation, focused on promoting ethical, respectful and accessible reporting on disability.
Participants discussed barriers facing persons with disabilities, including discrimination, negative attitudes and limited access to information. They also learned practical ways to make media more accessible through captions, sign-language interpretation, audio descriptions and accessible digital content.The training encouraged journalists to avoid stereotypes and portray persons with disabilities as active citizens, professionals, leaders and experts. Participants also committed to using respectful language and increasing the participation of persons with disabilities in media coverage.
The organizers called for continued cooperation between media organizations, civil society and disability organizations to build a more inclusive and accessible media environment in Somalia.
