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2021-09-28
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  1. “Building a new Somalia can be only possible when women and all other marginalized communities are fully included in all peace and political processes. The opportunity of the ongoing election must not be missed. Once again, I wish to extend to you, Madam President, and other members of the Security Council our sincere thanks and appreciation for this opportunity and your unwavering support for Somalia and Somali women.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source

  2. “We ask it not to support the elections if the 30 per cent women’s quota is not protected. Do not commend actions and decisions by national stakeholders if women’s reserved seats are not protected. The space of civil society remains critical to supporting women’s leadership and offers an entry point for women to enter politics. It is in that space that Somali women have been delivering much-needed services to vulnerable populations and building women’s leadership. It is critical to empower women operating in this space for leadership positions so that they can impact the lives of many women across Somalia. To conclude, Somalia is in a better place than it was 10 years ago, but we are at a crossroads, and any progress that lopsided will leave women out of the corridors of power.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source

  3. “For the 30 per cent quota to be realized, our demands are very straightforward and include, first: identify and reserve 83 seats for women in the House of the People election; set aside and reserve 10 seats for the remaining 25 Senate seats for women; and hold elections in women’s seats before the elections in general seats. Secondly, our demands include also: take appropriate measures to ensure the protection of women during the electoral processes. And, thirdly, the federal member state leaders who are members of the National Consultative Council must ensure that the federal electoral implementation team and state-level electoral implementation teams reject any nominations of male candidates in the seats reserved for women. We have a message for the international community as well.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source

  4. “The goodwill ambassadors have offered ideas and recommendations for such a mechanism for all stakeholders. Somali women and goodwill ambassadors urged the international community, particularly the Security Council, to support Somalia to continue their pressure on members of the National Consultative Council in Somalia. I also urge the Security Council to convince our leaders that they cannot and must not drive our country into chaos and unrest. That political solution is the only path; the elections must happen without further delay, and the 30 per cent quota must be delivered.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source

  5. “Despite promises of political leaders to safeguard the women’s quota, Somali women remain extremely concerned about the outcomes of the election, particularly given the results so far in the already-concluded Senate election. This is where the work of the goodwill ambassadors becomes extremely critical, particularly in carrying out high-powered, sustained advocacy and putting pressure on critical actors. Since their appointment, the goodwill ambassadors have been actively engaging in advocacy and lobbying with such critical actors as national and regional leaders and other crucial actors to secure the women’s quota. We have been visiting federal member states and engaging directly with various stakeholders, urging them to safeguard the women’s quota.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source

  6. “Women have used their marginalization within the clan system to earn the trust of all clans, thus giving them the ability to mobilize community actors to unite, come to the aid of the most vulnerable groups, stretch their limited, hard- earned incomes, and feed their extended families and non-family members. Our national election needs to be seen as an appeal to promote peace, security and unity in Somalia. Somali women have been calling for peaceful elections and believe that their presence in electoral processes will reduce tension among competing actors. Women have been calling for all parties and stakeholders to set aside their political rivalries and support peaceful elections for the sake of the country. Safeguarding the 30 per cent women’s quota must be a top priority in the ongoing national election.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source

  7. “Women’s representation and participation in elections and political processes are critical to realizing an inclusive society and increasing women’s influence in decision-making, agenda setting and resource allocation. Political accountability and gender-inclusive governance can be achieved only when women are included in formal decision-making forums. Exclusionary political processes threaten lasting peace, stability, gender equality and recovery in Somalia. Somali women bring different experiences, skills and perspectives to the table, and that can enrich the peace and political processes, not to mention the whole process of democratization.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source

  8. “Somali women are very appreciative for Ms. Mohammed’s visit. I would like to point out that the representation of women in political processes is a human rights issue, a justice issue, a security issue, a peace issue and a democratic issue. The challenges that women face in our society need more women’s voices and leadership to address them. We need more women leaders who are going to address the barriers facing women. Women’s participation in political and electoral processes is critical to rebuilding a transformative, peaceful and inclusive Somalia. The ongoing electoral process provides an opportunity for improving women’s roles, representation and participation in politics, and it is critical that we deliver an inclusive election.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source

  9. “While women have been at the forefront in building peace and preventing conflicts in Somalia, they are not sufficiently represented in formal peace and political processes and lack opportunities that can improve their representation in formal decision-making. The Deputy Secretary-General’s visit, which was a high-level mission from United Nations Headquarters, was a historic and much-needed one. Seeing a woman leader expressing solidarity with Somali women and engaging national and federal member states’ leaders, clan elders and electoral teams to ensure the delivery of the 30 per cent quota was indeed a very rare but very effective opportunity for Somali women. It left them more encouraged and more energized to continue their struggle to realize a minimum 30 per cent quota in the upcoming election.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source

  10. “Women have become the primary breadwinners for their extended families. In fact, it is estimated that over 60 per cent of households in Somalia heavily rely on women’s meagre income. Women have also become the protectors of their families. In fulfilling these new roles and responsibilities, Somali women have learned to exercise their agency and have become true leaders in their own particular ways. They have proven how resourceful they can be and how important they are to the survival of their families and communities. They have been able to build local strategies and social solutions and are transforming their country.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source

  11. “Mohammed, in early September, and the visit by Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs in July have given us a much-needed boost. Their visits have placed much-needed focus on the issue and put pressure on critical actors in Somalia to support women’s representation and participation in the ongoing electoral processes. Both visits were appreciated by Somali women and reassured us that we are not alone in our struggle for political participation, empowerment and equality. In my briefing, I will shed light on the importance of women’s participation and representation in political processes, particularly in the ongoing elections, the concerns of Somali women and the importance and urgency of achieving women’s 30 per cent quota. As a result of the protracted conflict, the roles of women in Somalia have been changing.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source

  12. “Ms. Dini: Madam President, I thank you for the invitation to address the Security Council. My name is Shukria Dini. I am a gender and peace activist and currently a member of the goodwill ambassadors charged with advocating the achievement of the 30 per cent quota for women in the Somali national election 2021-2022. Allow me to convey to the Security Council the warmest greetings from the entire team of the goodwill ambassadors and Somali women across the country. I am honoured and privileged to be speaking on behalf of Somali women. In this briefing, I consider myself a transmitter of the views and concerns that Somali women wish to share with the members of the Security Council. The recent visit by the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina J.”

    2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source