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The Minbar Initiative's blog section! Here, we feature articles on relevant topics related to youth empowerment, civic engagement, and political development in Somalia. We also have thought pieces and opinion articles from Minbar Initiative staff, guest writers, and participants. Additionally, we provide updates on upcoming events and program offerings.

Thought Pieces

The Importance of Youth Engagement in Politics

In this article, Fatima Ahmed discusses the importance of youth engagement in politics and how it can lead to a more inclusive and representative democracy in Somalia.

Abdikarem Maruf

Abdikarem Maruf

The Power of Storytelling in Political Development

In this thought piece, Hassan Ali explores the power of storytelling in political development and how it can be used to empower marginalized communities in Somalia.

Hassan Ali

Hassan Ali

The Role of Women in Civic Engagement

Amina Mohamed highlights the important role women play in civic engagement and discusses strategies to increase women's participation in political processes in Somalia.

Amina Mohamed

Amina Mohamed

Opinion Articles

Why the Somali Youth Should Participate in Politics

In this opinion article, Abdiwahab Mohamed argues that the Somali youth should actively

Abdiwahab Mohamed

Abdiwahab Mohamed

Decolonizing Somali Education

Aisha Hussein explores the need to decolonize Somali education and provides recommendations for how this can be achieved.

Aisha Hussein

Aisha Hussein

upcoming events

Book Launch: BOOJIN by Zakariye Osman

Minbar Initiative is proud to present the book launch of BOOJIN - a collection of laughter, happiness, and stories from Mogadishu in the 2000s by Zakariye Osman. The event is open to all interested in Somali literature. Women are highly encouraged to attend.

Zakariye Osman

Somalia's Potential Membership in the East African Community

oin us for a one-day workshop on Somalia's potential membership in the East African Community, hosted by Minbar Initiative. The program is open to all interested in regional integration. Women's participation is highly encouraged.

Abdirahman Aynte

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Panel Discussion: Responding to Emergencies

Minbar Initiative is pleased to present a timely panel discussing emergency responses to #ZoopeAttack2, open to students, academics, policymakers and career public servants. Women are highly encouraged to attend.

Dr Mohamed Hassan

Dr Mohamed Abdirahman

Dr Luul Mohamed

Workshop: Decentralization of Health Services in Benadir Region

Minbar Initiative is pleased to host a one-day workshop on decentralizing health services in Benadir Region, open to researchers, policymakers, and career public servants. Women's participation is highly encouraged.

Mohamed Adow

Workshop: Cyber Security

Minbar Initiative is pleased to offer a one-day Cyber Security workshop, open to students, researchers, academics, intellectuals, policymakers, and career public servants. Women's participation is highly encouraged.

Bashir Dhoore

Book Launch: Fan & Fannaan by Omar Serbia

Minbar Initiative is proud to present the book launch of Fan & Fannaan by Omar Serbia, open to all interested in Somali literature. Women are highly encouraged to attend."

Omar Serbia

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