Wednesday 9,July 2025 {HMC} Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre held a high-level consultative meeting on Tuesday with hundreds of women from across Mogadishu to emphasize their vital role in shaping Somaliaโs future, particularly in areas such as elections, constitutional reform, reconciliation, and national unity.
Speaking at the forum, Prime Minister Hamza reaffirmed his governmentโs commitment to advancing womenโs participation across political, administrative, and social spheres. He praised Somali women for their unwavering patriotism and their contributions to peace, security, and post-conflict reconstruction.
โIt is imperative that we liberate the country from the Khawarij threat if we are to realize the Somalia we envision,โ the Prime Minister said, using the term โKhawarijโ to refer to the al-Shabab militant group. โSomali women are critical to achieving our long-term national goals and reclaiming our country.โ
Hamza emphasized that womenโs full participation in political life requires protecting every citizenโs right to vote and run for office. He also reiterated the governmentโs intention to expand employment opportunities for women and protect their constitutional representation.
The event, held under the theme โDefense and Elections,โ was organized by the Somali Womenโs Center for Security and Peace. It brought together top government officials, including the Minister of Women and Human Rights Development and the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, as well as members of parliament, civil society leaders, and women from diverse sectors.
The forum aimed to foster inclusive dialogue and ensure that women remain central to Somaliaโs political and security agenda as the country continues its path toward democratic governance and national stabilization.
Source Hiiraan online
