In the heart of the tumultuous Horn of Africa, the HDLS operates amidst the challenges posed by civil strife, interstate conflicts, and lack of rule of law and updated legal frameworks, and widespread human rights violations. Despite the prevailing adversities, Somalia has emerged as a testament to resilience, having successfully established fragile government institutions and a weak functioning democratic system. Acknowledging the fragility of the democratic experiment in the region, it is committed to bolstering its sustainability through unwavering support legal reforms and development by advocacy and providing legal services.