SECOND ANNUAL
KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
CONFERENCE 2022
Somali Women in Higher Education, Research and Academia
- Tue, December 27, 2022
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EAT
Objectives
Welcome to the second annual knowledge exchange conference on Somali Women in Higher Education, Research and Academia 2022.
The annual knowledge exchange conference aims to explore and take stock of the situation of Somali women as well as explore perspectives, obstacles, best practices and opportunities in academia and in higher education. It aims at building skills and providing tools and information directly applicable to Somali women aspiring to be leaders in research and in academia. Somalia Gender Hub has since its launch in 2019 been a platform for Somali female researchers to present their research findings and an audience to listen to them. We are therefore excited that some of our speakers will share the findings from studies they previously conducted with us and with our audience.
Our theme for this year is ‘Creating opportunities, building skills for Somali female researchers.’
The conference which will take place via Zoom on Tuesday the 27th of December 2022 from 9am to 4pm. We will share the link to the conference to only registered participants. Please register here https://ecv.microsoft.com/qFK2PskNSF.
Keynote speaker and speakers
Our Keynote Speaker is Professor Saida M. Abdi, PhD, LICSW, School of Social Work in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. She is a trained clinician and an expert in refugee trauma and resilience. She earned her Ph.D. in Sociology and Social Work from Boston University. Dr. Abdi has worked for more than 20 years with refugee and immigrant youth and families. Her area of focus is building individual, family, and community resilience and improving mental health access and engagement among trauma-impacted refugee children and families. Dr. Abdi is a leader in the adaptation and implementation of Trauma Systems Therapy for Refugees (TST-R). Dr. Abdi is the clinical lead for multiple projects in North America and East Africa that support psychological healing for conflict-impacted youth. Dr. Abdi is the co-author of a recently published book, Mental Health Practice with Immigrant and Refugee Youth: A Socioecological Framework (American Psychological Association, 2020).
Programme agenda
You can find the programme agenda here below.
The conference will consist of 4 interactive panels with breakout sessions – please see our program agenda attached for an overview of these panels. We have 10 speakers this year and they are from all sectors and disciplines – please program agenda for more info.We will be tweeting statements and powerful quotes from our speakers as they give their presentations using the hashtags: #womenheconf22 #Somalia #sgh2022 #engenderingresearch #womeninresearch. We will also be livestreaming on multiple channels, so kindly refer to our social media channels.
Community of practice & mailing list
We are building a community of practice of Somali women researchers, academics, writers of all genres and knowledge producers. We have put together a mailing list at Google Groups so that we can continue the discussion even after the conference and share your work and resources with others. If you are interested in joining this mailing list, kindly let us know by emailing to info@somaliagenderhub.org.
Meet the Speakers
Expert Speakers
Dr Holly Ritchie
Based in Kenya, Dr Holly Ritchie is a research fellow at the International Institute of Social Studies (Erasmus University, NL). She takes a special focus on gender, culture and institutions in ‘fragile’ economic development.
Sahra Ahmed Koshin, PhD. Candidate
Sahra Ahmed Koshin is a PhD. Candidate studying Gender & Somai Diaspora Humanitarianism in Complex Crisis at the University of Copenhagen & University of Nairobi. She is the also the founding director of the Somalia Gender Hub.
Drs. Fardawsa Hersi
Dr. Hersi is a junior Family Physician, with an expertise on Hospital Management and Leadership. Dr. Hersi advocates for youth mental health and education.
Mohamed Abdi Osman, MEd
Mohamed Abdi Osman is an experienced educational consultant and Curriculum Specialist at the Ministry of Education and Science in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Mohamed is also a statistician who works as an independent researcher, focusing on wide range of socioeconomic context.
Asma Abdulkadir Mohamed
Asma Abdulkadir Mohamed is a Senior Advisor for the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Puntland. She is also a social activist with years of experience in establishing a functional planning, goal setting, and policy-related matters and M&E system for the education sector.
Dr Mariam Haji Hussein Rabi
Dr Mariam Haji Hussein Rabi is a Chevening scholar, Medical Doctor andholder of a Master of Public Health. Dr Mariam is an advocator for ending FGM and empowering women via education. She was also nominated for Women in Global Health Leadership (Somalia Chapter).
Hafsa Nuradin Madow
Hafsa Nuradin Madow is a MSc student and Research Assistant at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. Hafsa has a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and has worked as water engineer for several years.
Bahja Ali Mohamud
Bahja Ali Mohamud is a postgraduate student at the University of Western Cape, South Africa, majoring in Development Studies. She is also the Head of Women Enterprises Development at Simad Ilab.
Fihima Mohamed
Fihima Mohamed Ismail is a Activist Farmer and Coordinator of the NGO Women Initiative. Fihima has a Master degree on Political Science and Refugees Studies. She is also an advocate of education, health and agriculture.
Nuzaiba Abdullahi Ali
Nuzaiba is a Gender Advisor and social researcher with extensive experience in institutional strengthening, gender mainstreaming & women’s empowerment. Nuzaiba studied Development Studies at Cavendish University Uganda and has also worked on humanitarian issues in Somalia.
Dr Idil Hassan
Dr Idil Hassan is a Chartered Health Psychologist. She has a background in Public Health Research and Evaluations, Public Health Commissioning, Behaviour change intervention development, implementation and evaluation, Strategy and policy development.
Programme
TIME |
ACTIVITY |
SPEAKER & TITLE |
CONFERENCE STARTS |
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9:00 AM |
Virtual conference starts & informal networking |
Hosts |
9:15 AM |
Welcome & openings remarks |
Sahra Ahmed Koshin, Director, Somalia Gender Hub |
9:30 AM |
Rationale and relevance of the conference and overview of Somalia Gender Hub |
Sahra Ahmed Koshin, Director, Somalia Gender Hub |
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10:10 AM |
Q&A AND DISCUSSION |
Hosts & Speakers |
THEME: INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING (SKILLS, POLICY, M&E, LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN HE) |
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10:40 AM |
Gender in Education in Puntland: Policy and Practical Lessons learned |
Asma Abdulkadir Mohamed, Director of Policy and Planning, Puntland Ministry of Education and Higher Education |
11:00 AM |
Gender, culture & institutions in Somalia: Insights from Gender Equality Profile |
Dr Holly Ritchie, Founder of THRIVE and research fellow at the International Institute of Social Studies (Erasmus University) |
11:20 AM |
Gender equality in the health care workplace |
Dr Mariam Haji Hussein Rabi, Clinical Coordinator, Health Poverty Action |
11:40 PM |
Challenges women face in Higher Education and how they can be addressed |
Nuzaiba Abdullahi Ali, Gender Advisor, Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports of Somalia |
12:00 PM |
Q&A AND DISCUSSION |
Hosts & Speakers |
12:30 PM |
BREAK |
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THEME: PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (FUNDING, PUBLISHING, FELLOWSHIPS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP) |
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13:05 PM |
Entrepreneurs and Female-owned enterprises in Somalia |
Bahja Ali Mohamud, Head of Women Enterprises Development, SIMAD Lab, Simad University, Mogadishu, Somalia |
13:20 PM |
Women in Higher Education and their contributions to the society and social transformation |
Dr Fardawsa Hersi, Junior Family Physician |
13:35 PM |
Q&A AND DISCUSSION |
Hosts & Speakers |
THEME: WOMEN IN STEM (VARIETY OF SECTORS OR FIELD OF STUDY, STEM, SOCIAL SCIENCES ETC) |
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14:05 PM |
Female Farmers, Djibouti Women Initiative – Geed Beer Rajo Beer |
Fihima Mohamed Ismail, Coordinator of Gender Alliance Djibouti and Founder of Geed Beer Rajo Beer |
14:20 PM |
Women in STEM: Research ‘Suitable sites for water harvesting in Baidoa, Southwest State of Somalia’ |
Hafsa Nuradin Madow, Research Assistant, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals |
14:40 PM |
Somali women in research, scholarly publishing and dissemination in Somalia: Challenges and Opportunities |
Sahra Ahmed Koshin, Director, Somalia Gender Hub |
15:00 PM |
Somali women and cultural and gender-related barriers to accessing health care provision |
Dr. Idil Hussain, Chartered Health Psychologist and Public Health Researcher |
15:20 pM |
Assessing the Major Factors Affecting Female Students Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Eastern Educational Zone Hargeisa, Somaliland |
Mr Mohamed Abdi, Consultant, Somaliland National Curriculum Developent, Ministry of Education and Science |
15:50 PM |
BREAK |
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16:05 PM |
Q&A AND DISCUSSION |
Hosts & Speakers |
16:15 PM |
Summary of major Conference outcomes, action points and way forward |
Sahra Ahmed Koshin, Director, Somalia Gender Hub |
16:20 PM |
CLOSING REMARKS AND APPRECIATION |
Sahra Ahmed Koshin, Director, Somalia Gender Hub |
16:30 PM |
END OF THE CONFERENCE |
Sahra Ahmed Koshin + All speakers |
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