Opinion: In the battle against COVID-19, Women make Somalia stronger Brave health workers. Brilliant researchers. Responsible leaders. Solidarity. Around the world, the COVID-19 crisis reveals what makes us strong. But it also highlights what makes us fragile… (CLICK TO SITE) Other Importants Links for more news and updates: » Somalia Women’s Rights » The National Union…
Will 2020 Be a Turning Point for Women and Girls in Somalia? Somalia is at a crossroads in the promotion and protection of women’s rights. The Provisional Constitution, agreed upon in 2012, is currently being revised. In 2020, Somalis are to adopt their new constitution through a public vote. In 2020–21, they will participate in the…
Pathways for Peace: Reflections from Somalia Earlier this spring, I was invited to participate in the launch of Pathways for Peace, an important study jointly developed by the UN and World Bank. Based on extensive research of what has ‘worked’ in different countries, the study sets out recommendations for how development processes can better interact with security, diplomacy, mediation,…
