SOUTHWEST PEACEWEEK REPORT
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The Institute for Research, Analysis & Dialogue (IRAD) played a key and transformative role in
the 2025 Southwest State Peace Week, held in Baidoa from 11–17 September 2025” Organized by
the Ministry of Interior, Local Governments, and Reconciliation (MOILGR), the Peace Week
brought together government institutions, civil society, international partners, the Somali
diaspora, academics, political leaders, and local communities in a week-long celebration and
reflection on peace, culture, and dialogue. The 2025 edition marked a major milestone for
Somalia’s ongoing reconciliation journey, with IRAD’s leadership in evidence-based dialogue,
policy analysis, and citizen engagement helping shape the week’s intellectual and policy
dimensions.