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Somali women’s political participation and leadership: Evidence and opportunities

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September 29, 2017

Somali women’s political participation and leadership: Evidence and opportunities

This report synthesises findings from an eleven month qualitative research project (August 2016 - June 2017), carried out by Social Development Direct and Forcier Consulting, and funded by the Resea

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This report synthesises findings from an eleven month qualitative research project (August 2016 - June 2017), carried out by Social Development Direct and Forcier Consulting, and funded by the Resea

April 4, 2017
Somali women leaders embrace obstacles with courage and confidence

Women in Somalia continue to face significant obstacles that limit their political participation.

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Somalia: Women’s Political Participation in Puntland - Prospects for Progress

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June 21, 2016

Somalia: Women’s Political Participation in Puntland - Prospects for Progress

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January 14, 2016
Upcoming National Gender Policy in Somalia

"The Government is committed to developing a framework for integrating a gender perspective in all policy and programmes" said Minister of Women and Human Rights Development of the Federal government, Mrs Sahra Mohamed Ali.

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June 20, 2018
Somaliland: First steps taken to increase women’s participation in politics

In recent months, the developing nation of Somaliland has made a number of steps towards encouraging the active participation of women throughout its institutions. As the writer of the article below notes, newly-elected President Hon.

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January 4, 2015
Somali Women Mobilizing for Peace

Following the downfall of President Siad Barre in 1991, a civil war broke out in Somalia between the factions. The internecine conflict has taken its heavy toll on all Somalis, but women in general face a disproportionate burden.

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February 12, 2014
Somalia: Puntland’s New minister for Women affairs officially takes over Office

Puntland’s new minister for women affairs and Family Development Anisa Abdulkadir Haji Mumin has today officially taken over office in a ceremony held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Garowe.

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August 19, 2013
Women Taking Lead Roles in Re-Constructing Somalia

While al-Shabaab loses ground and progress and development spread throughout Somalia, women are seeking a larger role in re-constructing the country.

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