Elman Peace and Human Rights Center

The Elman Peace and Human Rights Center is a non-governmental organization based in Mogadishu, Somalia. It was established by Fartuun Adan in honour of her late husband Elman Ali Ahmed, a local entrepreneur and peace activist. Adan serves as the NGO's Executive Director, while their daughter Ilwad works alongside her.[1] Ilwad also helps run Sister Somalia, a subsidiary of the Elman Peace and Human Rights Center.[2] The country's first program for assistance of victims of gender-based violence, it provides counseling, health and housing support for women in need. Elman's work has helped raise awareness locally on the issue, and encouraged changes in government policy. Ilwad has also carried out educational workshops through the center for vulnerable members of society, and designed and implemented projects promoting alternative livelihood opportunities for both young and old.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Canadian sisters on front lines of rebuilding Somalia". Hiiraan. 23 May 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  2. ↑ Hamad, Ruby (2 March 2014). "Human rights a family tradition for Sister Somalia founder Ilwad Elman". Daily Life. Australia. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  3. ↑ "Ilwad Elman: Architect of Her Own Legacy Through Sister Somalia". Keydmedia. Somalia. 15 September 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2014.

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