Keywords: ANAB DAHIR; Presidential candidate: I worked with many organizations in Somalia and USA and also with the government led by President Abdullahi Yusuf at the time. I lived in America but came to Somalia many times. During my trips, I examined the situation and found that Somalia needs reconciliation, and that women were not playing their role. I also found that Somalia needs good leaders who can bring Somalis together. Children lack schools, health and other basic needs. This inspired me to join politics so I can effect change that will improve the lives of my Somali people. Somali men and elders need to realize that they can’t effectively lead this country without the involvement of women in the society. There has been civil war in the country for 25 years and men have been leading this. Since they put their clan interests before the common interests of the people, it is time women now stepped to the fore and healed the wounds. We need to try a new approach, and women can deliver this for Somalia. It is important that we join the leadership at all levels. ANAB DAHIR; Presidential candidate: I worked with many organizations in Somalia and USA and also with the government led by President Abdullahi Yusuf at the time. I lived in America but came to Somalia many times. During my trips, I examined the situation and found that Somalia needs reconciliation, and that women were not playing their role. I also found that Somalia needs good leaders who can bring Somalis together. Children lack schools, health and other basic needs. This inspired me to join politics so I can effect change that will improve the lives of my Somali people. Somali men and elders need to realize that they can’t effectively lead this country without the involvement of women in the society. There has been civil war in the country for 25 years and men have been leading this. Since they put their clan interests before the common interests of the people, it is time women now stepped to the fore and healed the wounds. We need to try a new approach, and women can deliver this for Somalia. It is important that we join the leadership at all levels. |