Women’s Square

Women’s Square is a bi-weekly program on VOA Somali, every other Wednesday 4pm & 7pm. Send story ideas to: [email protected] under the subject ‘Women’s Square’

[Women’s Square @W_SquareVOA]

Somalia Governor of the Central Bank Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi reappointed.

[Central Bank of Somalia @CentralBankSo]

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud @HassanSMohamud, has reappointed Governor Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi @CBS_Governor for a second four-year term, effective July 17, 2023. This is in accordance with CBS Act Law No. 130 of April 22, 2012

[Harun Maruf @HarunMaruf]

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 https://t.co/VcZMqQqrOM

[Women’s Square @W_SquareVOA]

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 https://t.co/ty9TBe2Wto

[Women’s Square @W_SquareVOA]

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 https://t.co/BSAHMCEpzO

[Harun Maruf @HarunMaruf]

Somali women and girls in displaced communities are facing increased GBV attacks. Here is our exclusive report on today’s @W_SquareVOA https://t.co/ljHCwHQETC.

[Women’s Square @W_SquareVOA]

Sudan Rival Forces Declare New 24-Hour Cease-Fire After Failure of Tuesday Attempt https://t.co/cjmi8IY7m2

[Women’s Square @W_SquareVOA]

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 https://t.co/SIIpKBqYT8

[Amira Adawe, MPH @Aadawe]

@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

https://t.co/mX8l7aRNmj

#endcolorism #endskinlightening #beautywell

[Harun Maruf @HarunMaruf]

Activist Puts Spotlight on Potential Dangers of Skin-Whitening Products https://t.co/I1TXAdAu38

[Voice of America @VOANews]

Activist Puts Spotlight on Potential Dangers of Skin-Whitening Products

https://t.co/fjh5cgWcbt

[The Beautywell @beautiwell]

Activist Puts Spotlight on Potential Dangers of Skin-Whitening Products. https://t.co/kDW97iwUu5

[Amira Adawe, MPH @Aadawe]

Activist Puts Spotlight on Potential Dangers of Skin-Whitening Products. https://t.co/iQvsiZiNqa

[New Delhi Times @NewDelhiTimes]

Activist Puts Spotlight on Potential Dangers of Skin-Whitening Products https://t.co/vSM3wZsn4G

[allAfrica.com @allafrica]

Somalian Activist Puts Spotlight On Potential Dangers of Skin-Whitening Products: https://t.co/NPxJYIcjQ0 #Somalia

[Amira Adawe, MPH @Aadawe]

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: https://t.co/hRR7eIYcjo

#endskinlightening #earlychildhood #beautywell

[Harun Maruf @HarunMaruf]

The dangers of using skin-whitening products in Somalia https://t.co/I1TXAdAu38

[Amira Adawe, MPH @Aadawe]

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

[Jackson M'vunganyi @vunganyi]

Activist Puts Spotlight on Potential Dangers of Skin-Whitening Products https://t.co/xG2jQn7FIp

[Women’s Square @W_SquareVOA]

Activist Puts Spotlight on Potential Dangers of Skin-Whitening Products.
Thanks ⁦@Aadawe⁩ for sharing your work with @W_SquareVOA ⁦@voasomali⁩ ⁦@falastiniman⁩ ⁦⁦@beautiwell⁩ https://t.co/SIIpKBqYT8

[Harun Maruf @HarunMaruf]

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 https://t.co/GvO9MjGtsp @falastiniman @AshaIAden @SahraCabdi