 More than one million people have been displaced by the ongoing drought in Somalia this year. Eighty percent of those affected are women and children. Food insecurity linked to the drought impacts women and girls disproportionately due to unequal gender roles and limit their access to services. We know that climate change-related drought can increase the risk of gender-based violence, exacerbating existing ones, and new risks can emerge. As many women and girls need to walk longer distances in search of food and water, they are exposed to higher risks. These risks are worsen for those with disabilities and older women. To respond to this, we have developed an action plan which integrates gender-based violence, consideration, and all operations. We value local women's knowledge in developing solutions and continue to work alongside those affected to identify ways to create change in the communities. Our activities include enhancing the capacity of women as mediators to resolve conflicts, women's economic empowerment, and engaging them in initiatives to mitigate and adapt to the impact of climate change. Our work at NIRM Somalia is part of the change we want, and it is a collective effort. As we mark the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the International Organization for Migration in Somalia reiterates its commitment to prioritize the prevention and response to gender-based violence. Thank you.