Introducing myself and my journal: Empowering disadvantaged women and Girls

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Dirie

Kenya

Joined Mar 5, 2010

About Me:
Iam an educated young with a bachelor degree in developmental studies and currently doing masters degree.
i work with a small grass root organiztion where i coordinate women,gedner and protection themes.iam a Kenyan somali.In my community been a woman has triple disadvatages;first for been a muslim,secondly for been a somali and thirdly for been a muslim and therefore my aim is to break this barrier and make the voices of women in my society heard.



My Passions:
work towards a just society where all are equal and women and girls enjoy their potentials to the fullest



My Challenges:
cultural and traditional practices and beliefs,government policies,streotypes and lack of funds



My Vision for the Future:
an society based on equality with no discrimination



My Areas of Expertise:
Gender,protection and conflict resolutions

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