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WIJA / DALMAR: The Role of skilled women on Political and Development
October 22, 2011 · 5 Comments
HARGEISA (SomalilandPress) — A one day dialogue regarding skilled women’s role on the development and political issues was today (Saturday) held in Imperial Hotel in Hargeisa.This dialogue which was organized and cooperated by WIJA and Dalmar Foundation was attended by 50 members from civil society, government and community members.
MS. Shukri Harir speaking for the name of organizations (WIJA and Dalmar Foundation) who organized this ceremony spoke at venue and thanked the participants and government officials for their acceptance of attending this dialogue. She thanked government officials for their cooperation.
MS. Harir speaking about the main objective of this dialogue said, “The main objective of this dialogue is based on to know the skilled women’s role on the development of the country and political participation as well. I hope that WIJA and Dalmar Foundation will discuss in great length on this issue”
Ministry of Fishing and Natural Resource Mr. Abdilahi Geljire stressed the importance to ease the system to allow women to partake politics. And the Minister requested from the President to increase the number of women in his cabinet.
Presidential Aid secretary MS. Amina Mohamoud Diriye called for women to organize themselves how to improve their presence in the political scene and the establishment of the new political organizations.
Somalilandpress | Oct 22, 2011
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By Mo Guled
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Good team work. The role of the educated Women is important and should be promoted to hold high offices
in the Country's large institutions inorder for them to serve and be part of their beloved Country's progress
towards peace Security and prosperity. This Workshop symbolizes a good beginning and all the
organizers and participants are once again complimented with the good team work. Keep it up.
Cheers.
I totally agree with you, Mohamed, 110 %.
Dalmar Foundation Good Job.
Thanks SomalilandPress Team.
Ayan
well done Dalmar Foundation keep UP…..
The role of women is a vital cornerstone of the development of a just and mature society. The fact that these steps to capitalize on the talent of our sisters will strength the foundations in which Somaliland is build on and without nothing will be achieved. Well done to all those who made it possible and may Allah give you the strength to see this through.