Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday congratulated ladies throughout the nation and within the diaspora as Somalia marked Worldwide Ladies’s Day on March 8.
In an announcement, Mohamud praised Somali ladies for his or her position in nationwide improvement and state-building, describing them as a spine of society.
The president mentioned ladies play an important position within the nation’s ongoing wrestle towards the Al-Shabaab militant group, referring to the group as “Khawarij,” a time period utilized by Somali authorities. He added that girls have contributed considerably to liberation operations and neighborhood reconciliation initiatives.
Mohamud additionally highlighted the position of girls in advancing democracy in Somalia, notably in efforts geared toward establishing common suffrage elections primarily based on the precept of 1 individual, one vote.
He mentioned the Federal Authorities of Somalia stays dedicated to strengthening ladies’s participation in management, politics and decision-making throughout all ranges of presidency.
The president concluded by commending Somali ladies for his or her resilience, dedication and enduring contributions to the nation’s progress, wishing them continued success and development.
