Somalina Posted March 8, 2011 8 March 2011 We take this opportunity on International Women’s Day to address all Somalis—men and women, Government officials, members of Parliament, the business community and Civil Society—to ask that you place utmost consideration on the significant role of women in your society, culture, and politics, particularly at this moment in time as you prepare for the Constitution-making process. This year’s theme is “Equal education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women.” Education is a contributing factor to peace and stability through its capability of expanding the potential for better livelihoods and increased civic responsibility. There must be, however, an enabling environment to facilitate this, which is why it is critical now to engage in fruitful consultations and reconciliation between groups and communities. The role of Somali women in that regard will remain central and critical. Traditionally, the role of the Somali woman has been that of caretaker and, in many instances, the main or sole provider in the household. Though she is encumbered with these grave responsibilities, quite often she has been without a voice or a platform. Somalis must, therefore, recognize that without equal representation in the institutions of society, they are neglecting and denying themselves a vast part of their population, resource and cultural identity. However, it goes without saying that the International Community must also continue in its commitment to supporting the Somalis in creating this enabling environment in which equal rights and fundamental freedoms can flourish. There are several initiatives that the UN has undertaken in support of the cause and rights of women. UNPOS, for example, is supporting projects at the grassroots level by partnering with women’s organizations such as Save Somali Women and Children (SSWC) in South Central Somalia and the Gender and Development and Policy Institute in Somaliland towards the “Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325”. Both entities are actively advocating for women’s empowerment and advancement in promoting peace. It is incumbent among all Somalis and members of the International Community to lend requisite support to such initiatives. In its Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security, the United Nations Security Council urges all parties to incorporate gender perspectives in peace and security efforts and calls attention to the important role of women in conflict resolution. In October 2010, the tenth anniversary of its adoption was celebrated. Advocating for the rights of women in Somalia, UNPOS also facilitated in September, a Gender Audit of the Consultative Draft Constitution which recognized the importance of including women in all national institutions, in both elected and appointed positions. As Somalis, you have the opportunity to build a united and democratic society that accords respect to all Human Rights, including equality for women in all aspects of society as you embark on the reconstruction of your country. You have the advantage to learn from the experience and evolution of other post conflict societies. A peaceful society can only be sustained through according, protecting and respecting the rights of all of a nation’s citizens. To that end, it is imperative that women must be active participants in and contributors to the political, social and economic life of a society. To underestimate the magnitude of the Somali women’s contribution is to deny your nation a sizable wealth of its resources. We urge all Somalis—men and women—to meet the challenges with which they are faced and capitalize on the opportunity to work together toward improving the lives of their people and ensuring that basic freedoms form the core of their Constitution. Happy International Women’s Day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted March 8, 2011 Munaasabad lagu maamuusayay maalinta haweenka Aduunka ee 8-da Marso ayna ka qeybgaleen mas’uuliyiin ka tirsan Dowlada ayaa manta lagu qabtay magaalada Muqdisho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted March 8, 2011 Today is the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day (IWD) with events taking place all over the world. This global celebration honors women's success, and reminds of inequities that still need to be redressed. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women's Day is a national holiday. In the United States, President Obama proclaimed March 2011 as "Women's History Month" calling Americans to mark IWD by reflecting on "the extraordinary accomplishments of women" in shaping the country's history." Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced the 100 Women Initiative: Empowering Women and Girls through International Exchanges. "So let us mark this day by finding ways to ensure women and girls' access to education, healthcare, jobs, and credit, and to protect their right to live free from violence," said Secretary Clinton. Many of us will celebrate the day with local efforts to support women's equality on a global level. Others will take the occasion to recognize a woman who has made a difference in her life - whether it is a mentor, mother, sister, or daughter, or girlfriend. Take a peak at this provocative video that appeared in the UK Guardian. It's narrated by Judy Dench and stars James Bond star, Daniel Craig. Perhaps, you'll choose to think about a women who is important to you and pass this message on to her. Dr. Irene S. Levine Huffington Post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted March 8, 2011 CBCnews World To mark the anniversary, here is a look at 10 remarkable women and their impact on social trends, entertainment, business, economics and politics. ---------- Who: Angela Merkel What: The first woman to serve as chancellor of Germany was re-elected for her second term in 2009. A former chemist at a science academy in East Berlin, Merkel was propelled into politics through the growing democracy movement in the late 1980s. She also chaired the G8, the second woman to do so. What's next: Frequently compared to former British prime minister — and "Iron Lady" — Margaret Thatcher, Merkel was labeled the most powerful woman on the planet from 2006 to 2009 by Forbes magazine. Her ranking took a bit of a tumble last year (to No. 4). But Merkel, who oversees Europe's largest economy, remains a strong political force. Widely recognized for her political pragmatism and ability to compromise, she has emerged as a leader in the fight for fiscal stability in the face of the debt crises and growing multicultural tensions gripping European nations. ------ Who: Dilma Rousseff What: Following the 1964 Brazilian coup that installed a military dictatorship, Rousseff took an interest in socialism and was a key founder of the Command of National Liberation (Colina) in 1967. With Colina, she promoted Marxist politics and opposition to Brazil's military dictatorship. She was jailed for two years in 1970 and became involved with the resurrection of the Brazilian Labour Party in the 1980s. What's next: In 2010, Rousseff announced her candidacy for president for the ruling Workers' Party. As Chief of Staff for the popular Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Rousseff vowed to continue many of his policies. On Oct. 31, she won in a runoff election, becoming the country's first female president. Rousseff is now charged with overseeing Brazil's meteoric economic growth. The eyes of the world will also be on Rousseff and her country as Brazil prepares to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. ------- Who: Michelle Obama What: Her husband may be president of the United States, but Michelle Obama has taken the role of First Lady and crafted it into a unique position of advocacy and support for issues ranging from school nutrition and the fight against childhood obesity, to assisting military families. What's next: Named Forbes magazine's most powerful woman in 2010, the Harvard-educated lawyer is not afraid to get her hands dirty for causes she believes in, right down to digging up the grass outside the White House to help create a garden of healthy vegetables. When she began a campaign against childhood obesity, food retail giants promised to lower the calories in their products. Even her clothing choices — a mix of high fashion and items from mainstream retail chains — set off trends: a New York University business professor found companies register a 2.3 per cent stock gain when she wears their apparel. ------ Who: Lady Gaga What: Singer Lady Gaga (born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta) has sold 12 million copies of her debut album, The Fame (2008) and mounted a couple of sold-out tours. She will release her second album, Born This Way, on May 23. Lady Gaga currently has one of the largest Twitter followings in the world (8.6 million followers and counting), and whether you're a fan of her music or not, that kind of instant reach equals global influence. What's next: Gaga has enjoyed a raft of hit singles and the attendant riches, but that's not the sum total of her cultural impact. Her outlandish attire and frequently bizarre performances are inspiring fashion designers and other musicians. She has also become a gay icon, using public appearances and Twitter to advocate for same-sex marriage, the repeal of the U.S. military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, and gay emancipation in general. ----------- Who: Queen Rania Al-Abdullah What: The 40-year-old Queen of Jordan is one of the most popular and influential figures in the Middle East. Dedicated to humanitarian causes, Rania's social initiatives include the Jordan River Children Program, which advocates for children's welfare, and the Madrasati ("My School") Foundation, which rebuilds and repairs poorly resourced local schools in Jordan and East Jerusalem. What's next: Queen Rania is very active in social media, with more than a million Twitter followers and a YouTube channel where she posts monologues aimed at breaking down stereotypes about Islam. As democratic sentiment surges through the Middle East and political power changes hands, Queen Rania could play a vital role as diplomat and advocate. ----- Cont'd... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted March 8, 2011 Who: Arianna Huffington What: This Greek-American journalist (born Stassinopoulos) grew to prominence in the 1990s as a conservative columnist, but changed her political stripes around the millennium, favouring leftist causes such as the environment. She ran as an independent candidate for California governor in 2003. She co-founded the news aggregator website Huffington Post in 2005; "HuffPo," as it's known colloquially, now gets close to half a billion page views a month. What's next: On Feb. 7, AOL announced that it had acquired The Huffington Post for $315 million US, in the process installing Huffington as president and editor-in-chief of the newly formed Huffington Post Media Group, which oversees the news site as well as AOL Music, Moviefone and MapQuest. The merger solidified Huffington's claim as one of the most powerful people in modern media, and it will be interesting to see what she does with AOL's clout and resources in the coming months. ------- Who: Hillary Clinton What: The former first lady, New York senator and presidential nominee became U.S. secretary of state in 2009. In her tenure thus far, Clinton's diplomatic mettle has been tested by tensions in America's relationship with North Korea, Pakistan and China — to name just three. What's Next: The revolutions in Egypt and Libya are forcing the U.S. to re-calibrate its Middle East policy — from building new alliances to securing oil. This means Clinton will likely be a crucial player on the world stage as Middle East nations forge new political systems and global ties. Ultimately, she could play a more important part in the course of international affairs than many of her predecessors. ------- Who: Oprah Winfrey What: Since the debut of The Oprah Winfrey show in 1986, Oprah has risen swiftly to become the most influential woman in media. In the Forbes 2010 rankings, Oprah was believed to be worth $2.7 billion US, making her the richest self-made woman in America. She launched the careers of numerous other daytime TV hosts, but the "Oprah Effect" extends beyond television — her endorsement is credited with securing the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination for Barack Obama, and a recommendation in Oprah's Book Club is as good as gold. What's next: Her TV show is drawing to a close, but with a magazine, satellite radio show and cable TV network launched in January 2011, her influence seems unlikely to wane any time soon. She has repeatedly rebuffed attempts to woo her as a candidate for public office, but as her popularity and influence grows, it's hard to believe that politics won't be in her future in some capacity. -------- Who: Aung San Suu Kyi What: Aung San Suu Kyi spent much of the past 20 years under a house arrest in Burma (also called Myanmar) enforced by the oppressive junta that currently rules the country. Burma gained its independence thanks in part to her father's leadership. Her efforts to bring democracy to her homeland have earned her a cornucopia of international awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. She was released by Burmese authorities in November 2010, but the extent of her true freedom is still to be tested. What's next: The last time an election was held in the country with results that were considered even vaguely legitimate by other nations, her NLD party took more than 80 per cent of the seats. Already the symbolic leader of the Burmese opposition, Suu Kyi is ideally positioned to form at least an interim government if Burma's current military regime falls. ---------- Who: Indra Nooyi What: The chairperson and chief executive officer of PepsiCo joined the company in 1994 and was named president and chief financial officer in 2001. She was instrumental in the company's restructuring, pushing then-CEO Roger Enrico towards the 1997 divestment of its fast-food restaurants. She was also closely involved with the 1998 acquisition of Tropicana and the 2001 merger with Quaker Oats. What's next: In 2006, Nooyi was named CEO of PepsiCo. Under her leadership, the company moved to acquire its two largest North American bottlers in 2009 and made its largest international acquisition in 2010, buying a majority stake in a major Russian dairy. Her decisions regarding the company's internal structure have lead PepsiCo to amass the largest portfolio of brands with more than $1 billion US in annual sales: 19 in total, including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade and Doritos. Besides the impact Nooyi's daily decisions have on national economies around the world — both those that supply the raw materials and those that buy the resulting products — the company's massive global marketing power influences an entire "Pepsi generation" of consumers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuujiye Posted March 8, 2011 heeeey! saan maxaa waaye? adiga waxaanba kaa sugaaye maama xaawo Taako sawirkeeda..... Meeshaan dad badan ayaan aqoon xaawa taako ee pls soo dhaji yaaqee .... Wareer badanaa!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted March 8, 2011 haha... -------- Munaasabad lagu maamuusayay Maalinta Haweenka Adduunka oo maanta lagu qabtay magaalada Muqdisho (SAWIRRO) Talaado, 08 Maarso, 2011 (HOL) – Munaasabad ballaaran oo lagu maamuusayay maalinta haweenka adduunka ee 8-da Maarso ayaa maanta oo ay soo qabanqaabisay hay’adda midowga dhallinyarada Soomaaliyeed ee UYS ayaa maanta lagu qabtay magaalada Muqdisho. Munaasabadan oo ka dhacday Hotelka Saxafi ayaa waxaa kasoo qaybgalay mudanayaal ka tirsan baarlamaanka, haween ka socday qaybaha bulshada iyo marti sharaf kale oo haween-weynaha Soomaaliyeed. Iyadoo sidoo kale ay xafladda ka qaybgaleen kooxda fannaaniinta Iftin. Xildhibaan C/qaadir C/llaahi Diiriye (Cadaawe) oo furay munaasabadda ayaa ku tilmaamay maalinta haweenka mid muhiimad gaar ah u leh haweenka adduunka iyo haweenka Soomaaliyeed, isagoo hambalyo u diray haweenka Soomaaliyeed, kuna ammaankay kaalinta ay kaga jiraan horumarinta bulshada. Sidoo kale Abuukar Ganey oo ka mid ahaa mas'uuliyiintii ka hadashay munaasabadda ayaa soo dhoweeyay maalinta haweenka oo uu ku tilmaamay maalin farxad u ah haweenka Soomaaliyed iyo kuwa caalamka. "1400-sano ka hor ayaa xuquuqda haweenka la dajiyay, taariikhda oo ah mid soo-jireen ah mana ah mid inta lagu soo koobi karo, waxaan u mahadcelinayaa hay'adda UYS oo noqotay hay'adda isu xilqaantay horumarinta bulshada," ayuu yiri Abuukar Ganey oo intaa ku daray In hay'adda laga doonayo inay kordhiso wacyi-gelineyso bulshada. Waxaa kaloo goobta ka hadashay Raxmo Daahir Maxamed oo ka mid ah guddiga haweenka ee UYS, iyadoo caddeysay in maanta ay tahay maalin ciid u ah haweenka Soomaaliyeed iyo kuwa calaamka, waxaana uu tilmaamay in labo munaasabadood ay isku soo beegantay, tan koowaad oo ah boqol-sano guurada iyo maalintan oo kale oo ay caddeysay inay boqol jirsatay. Sidoo kale Faadumo Aadan Cilmi oo ka mid ah jaaliyadda Soomaalida ee dalka New Zealand ayaa iyana sheegtay in maanta ay ku faraxsan tahay inay waddan fog iyadoo ka timid ay ka qayb-gasho munaasabadda maalinta haweenka, waxaana ay iftiimisay inay jiraan dhibaatooyin heysta haweenka iyo caruurta, iyadoo intaas ku dartay inay ku barakaceen haweenka Muqdisho iyo dalka oo dhan, waxayna jaaliyada dibadda ugu baaqday inay kaalmeeyaan haweenka. Xaawo Cali Maxamed (Xaawo Kiin) oo ka mid ah haweenkii kulanka ka qaybgalay ayaa xustay in dareenka maanta oo kale ay munaasabaddan xambaarsan tahay ay tahay mid haweenka u gaar ah, iyadoo xustay inay haboon tahay in dib loogu milicsado dhibaatooyinkii sannadkii tagay soo maray haweenka iyo wixii u hagaagay sannadahaas Xildhibaanad Raabico Sheekh Ibraahim oo ka mid aheyd xildhibaanadii munaasabadan ka hadlay ayaa iyaduna sheegtay in dalka Soomaaliya uu la kulmay col iyo abaar, taasoo ay tahay kuwa laga duceysto, waxaana ay carrabowday in haweenka looga baahan yahay inay qaataan kaalintooda dib u badbadinta dalka iyo dadka Soomaaliyeed. Waxaa kaloo siminnaarka soo xirtay xildhibaanad Xaawo C/llaahi Qayaad oo sheegtay in maanta oo kale ay tahay maalin qiimo weyn u ah haween-weynaha Soomaaliyeed, waxanay ammaantay hay'adda UYS kaalinta lixaadka leh ee ay bulshada qaybaheeda kala duwan ka geysato. Xildhibaanad Xaawo ayaa sidoo kale iftiimisay in haweenka looga baahan yahay inay qaataan kaalintooda badbaadinta dalka, iyadoo sheegtayi n dowladdu ay diyaar u tahay inay kaalinteeda ka qaadato horumarinta haweenka Soomaaliyeed. Ugu dambeyn, munaasabadan ayaa ka qayb-galayaasha oo ahaa haween ay kaga doodeen dhowr su’aalood oo ku saabsan xaaladaha haweenka Soomaaliyeed, iyadoo su'aalaha oo ahaayeen kuwo xamaasad leh ay ka jawaabayeen ka qeyb-galayaasha. Hay'adda UYS ayaa wada howlo ballaaran oo dhinaca bulshada, waxaana had iyo jeer ay bulshada qaybaheeda u qabataa siminaaro iyo wacyi-gelin ku aaddan sida dalka looga samata bixi karo dhibaatada gaamurtay ee dalka muddo labaatan sano ay ka jirto. Maxamed Xaaji Xuseen, Hiiraan Online maxuseen@hiiraan.com Muqdisho, Soomaaliya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted March 8, 2011 this is pathetic! how can you reduce the meaning of what it means to be a women to one day. much like black history month, these events seek to ridicule and are a waste of time. why isnt there an international mens day or for that matter white history month? the prove is in the pudding, as it were, because there is a clear imbalance of power dynamics. those who have benefited from the global economic system see it that those majority-minorities are given the pedestal to celebrate their worth, while they manipulate and make profits from their containment and mental slavery. recognition comes from the self before any other individual/ group gives you self-worth. this is clearly the work of the white devil, liberals, self-hating women/men and feminist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted March 8, 2011 somalina, do you think those people in somalia really care about IWD? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted March 8, 2011 Why wouldn't they care? are you a woman btw? or have any idea what it is like for them out there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted March 8, 2011 i'm not a woman! and i'm in somaliland! women here are the backbone of society, no pun intended! these pathetic UN-NGO economy events are useless. they get opportunistic individuals together and parade a few ''local'' women to promote their programs. women benefit least from these types of events. here in somaliland, women play a prominent role in the development of the country. its not like other parts of the world, where women need to given the platform. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted March 8, 2011 8th March: A day to appreciate Somaliland women’s contributions By: Ahmed M Ibrahim (Nagashe) The international women’s day is an event that turns attention to the third world in general and the Muslim world in particular, with the perception that women freedom and rights are totally denied. Unfortunately, the essence of this day disappears in the argument between those with this view and the others who disagree. The two groups, in pursuit of their agendas, deal women plight as a tool to realize such agendas. And the showdown between these factions reaches to a point where we lose the human respect women deserve. On one side we have the advocates of the cruel cultures and the narrow, literalist understanding of Islam that regard our women as a decoration objects for the houses only. On the other hand, we have those who exploit women’s bodies in the name of freedom without respecting their intellect and choices. Also, Western media and feminists go to great length in presenting only the negative side of the Muslim women’s life disregarding all the other positive aspects and socio-cultural distinctiveness of the Muslim societies. In the West, the Muslim women are presented as oppressed and weak who have no say in their lives. The mere fact that they chose to wear headscarves is the sign of their oppression and lack of freedom, forgetting that those women have willingly opted to cover their bodies. The other claim by the western media, though it has some element of truth in it, is the lack of education of the women and their absence in the political arenas. This shows how selective their claims can be ignoring that Muslim women headed governments and states while it took, for instance, the United States of America more than two centuries for a woman to be the chief diplomat of her country let alone being the head of state. Whereas some Muslims in disguise of being anti western influence, term every lawful movement by our women to attain their rights as western and un-Islamic attempts intended for disintegrating our family values and social fiber of Umma. With all these contradictions surrounding this great day, in Somaliland we are celebrating at a time when our women are not only the bread winners of the majority of the families but are holding key offices in the government and the bicameral parliament. Unlike most of the leading women politicians in the Muslim world, our sisters are not from political backgrounds and influential families. This is a sign that, though hurdles remain in their way, the ground is being leveled enough for women to have courage and get involved in politics. And it is a great honor for us and adds not only to our democratic credentials but to our genuine understanding of Islam as well, which indeed is something that deserves to take pride in it. Though the ruling party’s promise to give a thirty percent share of the government to our women did not fully materialize, the wise decision of the president to appoint two ladies to head sensitive and major ministries is praise worthy. The ministries of social services and education are so important for nation building efforts and the input of kind hearted women is necessary. The appointment of Her Excellency Samsam Aden, a veteran educationist and a mother who’ve practically lived in molding children into responsible human beings, has reminded me painful situation I experienced in Somaliland schools when this ministry was exclusively under the leadership of men. Dr. Edna Aden, the former foreign affairs minister, touched by the dire need of students for text books managed to collect a donation of 2000 books and believing every official had a heart for our children, she handed those books over to the ministry of education officials for distribution. Unfortunately, those books found their way into Ethiopian markets. The people who stole those books were men claiming to be responsible Muslims who passionately insisted that women have no place in the leadership of our country. They had denied our students not only the books but the opportunity to buy for those who could afford; this incident is among the reasons that made me believe that we need our women to lead our country since I can’t easily trust men who have failed our students when they needed most. The other incident is that after finishing school their certificates had been confiscated for a collection fee of USD 25 which most of the students could not afford then, and some including mine were kept in the ministry of education for about three years. I am sure had a woman minister been in charge it would not have taken us so long to collect our certificates merely because we were unable to raise the money needed for the Qat expenses of the ministry’s top male officials. Lastly, let’s take our responsibility in encouraging our sisters to achieving their potentials in every aspect of life. And we must at the same time accept that our country cannot afford to waste their contributions in nation building and leadership. It is high time to realize that it is not Islam in its pure essence that forbids women from participating in the leadership and contributing to the betterment of their societies, but rather a fear driven excuse that women might out smart men as they did sometime in the course of history when people preferred women queens over men as happened during the reign of Queen Radia of the Muslim empire of India. Congratulations to the women of Somaliland on this auspicious day for their continued sacrifices of making Somaliland the best country it can be, we value and will never forget your contribution to our nation thanking Almighty Allah for giving us the best women in the world. As we do, you must also believe that your country needs you and that the unenlightened voices cannot pull you down, keep up the good work and the courage to get what you deserve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted March 8, 2011 wonderful article JB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted March 8, 2011 All of the sudden it is wonderful when it contains the word "Somaliland"...kkkk... I would have said a lot but I will not spoil your fun just yet not to mention that I have other important tasks that require my immediate attention. Cheers yaa women hater! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
