Women’s Square

Somalia Governor of the Central Bank Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi reappointed.

Here is our interview with Dr. Sada Mire @SomaliHeritage, Archeologist and Associate Professor of Heritage Studies at University College London. Sada is also the author of “Devine Fertility,” a book that traces archeology in Somaliland and cultural practices including rituals used by women seeking fertility.  In this interview she discusses her upbringing, journey to Europe, how she got interested in archeology, her research, discoveries, links between archeology and the arrival of Islam, and more voasomali.com/a/7168054.html

She is a politician, humanitarian, journalist, and educator. Here is a profile of Fawzia Yusuf Haji Adam, the only female presidential candidate in last year’s election. ⁦@FawziaYusufAdam⁩ voasomali.com/a/7097283.html

This is the 3rd episode of our new show. In this report we look into the gender-based violent attacks against Somali women and girls in the displaced camps voanews.com/a/in-somalia-s…

Somali women and girls in displaced communities are facing increased GBV attacks. Here is our exclusive report on today’s @W_SquareVOA fb.watch/kii7k-VwiF/?mi….

Sudan Rival Forces Declare New 24-Hour Cease-Fire After Failure of Tuesday Attempt voanews.com/a/battle-conti…

Mercury, hydroquinone, steroids and lead are the four main chemicals found in skin-whitening products; and women who use skin-lightning products that contain mercury, can suffer neurological side effects, and develop depression and anxiety -⁦@Aadawe⁩ voanews.com/a/activist-put…

@VOANews today published an article that highlights my research on skinlightening and chemical exposures in East Africa especially in Somalia and our work in the US and globally. @beautiwell voanews.com/a/activist-put… #endcolorism #endskinlightening #beautywell

Activist Puts Spotlight on Potential Dangers of Skin-Whitening Products voanews.com/a/activist-put…

Activist Puts Spotlight on Potential Dangers of Skin-Whitening Products voanews.com/a/activist-put…

Activist Puts Spotlight on Potential Dangers of Skin-Whitening Products. voanews.com/a/activist-put…

Activist Puts Spotlight on Potential Dangers of Skin-Whitening Products. newdelhitimes.com/activist-puts-…

Activist Puts Spotlight on Potential Dangers of Skin-Whitening Products newdelhitimes.com/activist-puts-…

Somalian Activist Puts Spotlight On Potential Dangers of Skin-Whitening Products: allafrica.com/stories/202304… #Somalia

Mercury exposure from skin-lightening can can pass from the mother’s milk while breastfeeding causing harm to the baby’s brain development. Learn about mercury exposure: thebeautywell.org/education-mate… #endskinlightening #earlychildhood #beautywell

The dangers of using skin-whitening products in Somalia voanews.com/a/activist-put…

Thanks so much for highlighting our work and raising awareness on this issue, @HarunMaruf and @falastiniman @VOANews.

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Activist Puts Spotlight on Potential Dangers of Skin-Whitening Products. Thanks ⁦@Aadawe⁩ for sharing your work with @W_SquareVOA ⁦@voasomali⁩ ⁦@falastiniman⁩ ⁦⁦@beautiwell⁩ voanews.com/a/activist-put…

Today we have launched a new bi-weekly program, the Women’s Square! In the first episode we cover a hidden danger overshadowed by the politics and conflict - skin whitening. We are grateful to @Aadawe for sharing her work and experiences with us. Please listen to the first episode and give us your feedback fb.watch/jJoPd1n9XN/?mi… @falastiniman @AshaIAden @SahraCabdi