What’s the difference between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims? Understanding the differences between the two most populous branches of Islam is essential for comprehending many of the geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East as well as community tensions in diasporic communities in the West.
Kim Knott and Matthew Francis put a few of the key issues in context. The vicious and devastating cycle of violence in Iraq between Sunni and Shi’a groups is an all too frequent reminder of the dangers of sectarian conflict. Somalia: Funding for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in humanitarian programming. Life for women and girls in Somalia is challenging.
Somalia ranks fourth-lowest for gender equality globally, maternal and infant mortality rates are some of the highest in the world, and early marriage is prevalent. An estimated 91 per cent of women aged 15 to 19 have undergone female genital mutilation, which has both short-term and long-term physiological, sexual and psychological repercussions. Gender-based violence is pervasive, dominated by physical assault and intimate partner violence. This case study reviews the current context for funding for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls in Somalia, including the levels of funding requested, funding received, and the consequences of the funding gap. Life for women and girls in Somalia is challenging. An Introduction to Women’s Rights in Somalia - The Borgen Project.
Somalia is a country located on the horn of Africa, with a population of almost 14 million people.
Although women and girls in Somalia consist of 50% of the country’s population, women and men are far from equal. Globally, Somalia places fourth highest on the gender inequality index. In Somalia, gender inequality is exacerbated by poverty, disability, social class and harmful practices that violate the rights of women and girls. Today, women in Somalia are susceptible to gender-based violence and sexual violence, an issue that is heightened in areas of conflict. Genital Mutilation in Somalia.
Somalia Education System. Primary Education Education opportunities in Somalia are limited outside major urban areas and gender representation among both educators and students remains skewed.
Schools are regularly semi-financed by parents too, and that makes it even harder for a poor child to enter the school system. Recreation and leisure - SOMALIA. Somali - Culture Care Connection. As Somalis adopt an American lifestyle, changing activity, and eating habits, they are now at higher risk for heart disease than they were in 2001.
Health issues prevalent among Somalis in Minnesota include: AsthmaCardio-vascular diseaseDiabetesDomestic violence Some Somalis may not want vaccines. People of Muslim faith can be reassured that vaccines which contain porcine gelatin, derived from pork products, have been approved as Halal, allowed according to Islamic teaching. Religious Leaders Approval of Use of Vaccines Containing Porcine Gelatin. Somalia - Daily life and social customs. Early activity on the coasts From their connection with the Ethiopian hinterland, their proximity to Arabia, and their export of precious gums, ostrich feathers, ghee (clarified butter), and other animal products as well as slaves from farther inland, the northern and eastern Somali coasts have for centuries been open to the outside world.
This area probably formed part of Punt, “the land of aromatics and incense,” mentioned in ancient Egyptian writings. Between the 7th and the 10th century, immigrant Muslim Arabs and Persians developed a series of trading posts along the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean coasts. Many of the early Arab geographers mentioned these trading posts and the sultanates that grew out of them, but they rarely described the interior of the country in detail. Somali Halwa : Xalwad - My Somali Food. Nutrition and fasting in Somali Culture - EthnoMed. An estimated 12,000 to 15,000 Somali’s living in the Seattle area reside in apartments in the Rainier Valley, in Kent, Tukwila and in SeaTac.
So this is where, therefore, a handful of Somali groceries have sprouted up in recent years: its freezers stocked with goat meat; its shelves full of basmati rice, lentils, fava beans, fruit juice and pita bread. Somalis are, like all immigrant groups, adaptive and resourceful. Our Journey to Somalia - International Cuisine. How did Somalia get its Name?
Ancient Egyptians called it the “Land of Punt.” Punt is also mentioned in the Bible, and ancient Romans called it, “Cape Aromatica.” Food and drink in Somalia. In peacetime, restaurants in the major cities serve Chinese, European, Italian and Somali food.
The majority of Somalis are Muslims and most of the food is halal. Dishes vary from region to region although many show East African, Turkish, Arab, Indian, Turkish, Ethiopian and Italian influences. Camel is popular for both its meat and milk, which Somalis believe to be more nutritious than cow or goat milk. Under Islamic law, alcohol is illegal. Somali food. Somali Culture - Family — Cultural Atlas. Art & History On Display At The Somali Museum of Minnesota. Somali immigrants began making their way into Minnesota in the 1990s, bringing with them centuries-old East African traditions and culture.
As they have become part of Minnesota’s melting pot, it’s not surprising that interest in those traditions and culture has risen. Today it’s become easier to learn about the Somali heritage through various outlets. Imgres?imgurl= Images Website for this image Somali Architecture | Somali Spot | Forum, News, Videos. Somali architecture – HiSoUR – Hi So You Are. Somali architecture is the engineering and designing of multiple different construction types such as stone cities, castles, citadels, fortresses, mosques, temples, aqueducts, lighthouses, towers and tombs during the ancient, medieval and early modern periods in Somalia and other regions inhabited by Somalis, as well as the fusion of Somalo-Islamic architecture with Western designs in contemporary times.
Ancient Walled settlements, temples and tombs Some of the oldest known structures in the territory of modern-day Somalia consist of burial cairns (taalo). Although found throughout the country and the larger Horn of Africa region, northern Somalia in particular is home to numerous such archaeological structures, with many similar edifices found at Haylan, Qa’ableh, Qombo’ul, El Ayo, Damo, Maydh and Heis among other towns. Houses were constructed of dressed stone similar to the ones in Ancient Egypt. Near Bosaso, at the end of the Baladi valley, lies a 2 km to 3 km long earthwork.
Imgres?imgurl= Images Website for this image Submit.jpg somaliarchitecture.com Similar images Images may be subject to copyright. Architecture from Somalia. Developers: ES5 builds are disabled during development to take advantage of 2x faster build times. Please see the example below or our config docs if you would like to develop on a browser that does not fully support ES2017 and custom elements. Note that as of Stencil v2, ES5 builds and polyfills are disabled during production builds. Somalia.
Somalia has a rich musical heritage centered on traditional Somali folklore. At first, Somali music might be mistaken for the sounds of nearby regions such as Ethiopia, Sudan or Arabia, but it is ultimately recognizable by its own unique tunes and styles. Somali songs are usually the product of collaboration between lyricists (midho), songwriters (lahan), and singers (‘odka or “voice”). History of Music and their Art. Police-station-somali.jpg&imgrefurl= Somali woman promotes peace through art. Imgres?imgurl= Young Somali Artist Oil Painting By Lou Posner. Imgres?imgurl=
Orwin. Towards a culture of peace: poetry, drama and music in Somali society.