Labor & Employment

representation of labour force rights, application labour laws and policies to all nationals’ 

Social Affairs

Protection and promotion of social affairs of MESAF target groups through Right Based 

Family Affairs

Dealing with family affairs by supporting poor/unable households (HH) to access legal services

Welcome to SL MESAF

Ministry of Employment, Social Affairs and Family of the Republic of Somaliland (MESAF) is mandated to serve for specific target groups of the society, especially women, children, people with disabilities and other socially disadvantaged groups including refugees, asylum seekers, IDPs, returnees and minorities to ensure their rights of accessing basic services, fair employment opportunities and protection support are ensured. MESAF managed to have strong working relationships with different stakeholders for designing and implementing of macro/microprograms and projects in the areas of protection of child rights, creating employment opportunities and empowering women to participate key national decision-making bodies.

A Message from the Minister

A Message from the DG