OPINION: Somali women’s inclusion in politics is long overdue
HODAN S. ISSE and SAGAL B.H. MUSA THERE is little doubt that women in Somalia have played a significant role in keeping the country afloat through decades of conflict and disaster. They are productive contributors to the economy through their petty trades and small businesses. They are often the sole providers for their families, peace builders in communities and caretakers of both the youth and the elderly. And yet while they have played a prominent role in revitalizing the economy and bringing a sense of stability in their communities, they have also paid a heavy price. Many have been forced…
