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Part-time: Honorary Consul of the Netherlands to Somalia. • Full-time: Advancing fintech, deepening financial inclusion & forming strategic partnerships.

Jul 13, 2020, 9 tweets

In recent years, several high-ranking #Somali women in public service have left their positions after facing — day by day — oppression, devaluation and debilitation from ignoramus men.

THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE! #SpeakUP #SayNo2WOMENOPPRESSION

@warsame_Fouzia says, “I have to work ten times harder than the men for my contributions to be valued, to be accepted, and to belong.”.

Jamhuuriyadda Ragga Soomaaliyeed

Here is the thread by @MimiHassan.

"I'm a technocrat, not a politician. I keep my head down & do the work. Unfortunately, some senior officials undid our progress last week leading to a diplomatic crisis. I have been called "difficult" "arrogant" — This does not surprise me. I'm an educated woman." - @MimiHassan

Here is Jihaan's politically correct tweet.

@AyaanAbukarr Because Somali women will not be welcomed by some Somali men. Read my THREAD 👆

Congratulations @warsame_Fouzia! I have high hopes that you will contribute more from your new position to the education sector in #Somalia.

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