National Union of Somali Journalists
Defending press freedom and journalists' rights in Somalia
About
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) began in 2002 as the Somali Journalists Network and became a trade union in 2005. Based in Mogadishu, it defends press freedom and advocates for the rights and safety of Somali journalists. NUSOJ is a full affiliate of the International Federation of Journalists.
NUSOJ's mission is to protect press freedom and defend the rights of journalists working in Somalia.
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) began in 2002 as the Somali Journalists Network and became a trade union in 2005. Based in Mogadishu, it defends press freedom and the rights of Somali journalists and is a full affiliate …
Focus & reach
Somalia
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, National Union of Somali Journalists has a partial profile.
- It is one of the better-documented charities in Somalia GiveRadar currently tracks. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Somalia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Somalia data
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National Union of Somali Journalists is listed in Somalia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
National Union of Somali Journalists is listed in Somalia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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#34 of 207 charities in Somalia on integrity score
35/100 puts it in the top 17% of the cohort, tied with 7 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 2 similar science & technology charities in Somalia.
Cause areas in Somalia
Charities working in each area.
Data sources
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Frequently asked questions about National Union of Somali Journalists
National Union of Somali Journalists is a science & technology nonprofit based in Mogadishu, Somalia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) began in 2002 as the Somali Journalists Network and became a trade union in 2005. Based in Mogadishu, it defends press freedom and advocates for the rights and safety of Somali journalists. NUSOJ is a full affiliate of the International Federation of Journalists. National Union of Somali Journalists is a science & technology organization based in Somalia. The organization was founded in 2002.
National Union of Somali Journalists is located in Mogadishu, Somalia. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
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Quick facts about National Union of Somali Journalists
- What is National Union of Somali Journalists?
- National Union of Somali Journalists is a science & technology non-governmental based in Mogadishu, Somalia. The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) began in 2002 as the Somali Journalists Network and became a trade union in 2005. Based in Mogadishu, it defends press freedom and advocates for the rights and safety of Somali journalists. NUSOJ is a full affiliate of the International Federation of Journalists.
- When was National Union of Somali Journalists founded?
- National Union of Somali Journalists was founded in 2002.
- Where is National Union of Somali Journalists located?
- Headquartered in Mogadishu, Somalia.
- Is National Union of Somali Journalists trustworthy?
- National Union of Somali Journalists has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is National Union of Somali Journalists's website?
- http://www.nusoj.org/
- Are donations to National Union of Somali Journalists tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Somalia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.