Saturday, October 30, 2010

Somalia women discuss peace and security challenges

Somalia women discuss peace and security challenges
HERE WE ARE
Delegates from Somalia at a UNIFEM gender forum in Nairobi
 
To commemorate the tenth anniversary of United Nations Council resolution on women, peace and security, grassroots women from Somalia participated in a consultative workshop sponsored by UNIFEM.

Meeting at Nairobi, Kenya, the delegates discussed various challenges facing Somalia women in light of political, social and economic situation in the country.

According to UNIFEM consultant in Somalia Charity E. N. 'Buga, the seminar discussed five key issues including protection of women from sexual violence, participation and representation of women decision making at all level.

Among the Speakers were Sahra Abtidon, Sheik Jacfar, Fowsia Adam, Ali Ismail, Sahro omar, Fardowsa Omar, Fardowsa Hassan and Sahara Mohamded Mahada'alla.

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