Oganization of Victims and Survivors(OVS)

The Organization of Victims and Survivors (OVS) is a local organization established by victims and survivors of gross human rights violations and conflict in the Somali region. It was established in April 2019 and is registered with the Somali Regional State's Justice Bureau and Disaster Risk Management Bureau. OVS is also registered the Federal Agency for Civil Society Organization, on October 31, 2022.

Mission
  • To organize and empower Victims and survivors through support and advocacy to promote peace building, protecting, restoring dignity and healing to prevent further violations against humanity by ensuring access to justice, safety and inclusivity
Vision
  • Victims and survivors are recognized, protected, Supported and to restore dignity, promote and attain sustainable justice and peace
Proposes
  • To prevent the recurrence of the previous atrocities, to mitigate conflict and advocacy for survivor’s policies-centered
Core value
  • Empathy
  • Integrity and impartiality
  • Compassion
  • Respect and dignity
  • Equality and justice
  • Transparence
  • Trustworthy
  • Accountability