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Explores the experiences of women in Somalia and how they have survived the trauma of war.

Trade Review
'Shows the damage caused to society by the conflict, the breakdown of clan traditions and the way it impinged on women, and the use of rape and sexual violence by combatants' -- Oxfam

Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Part 1: Experiences in War
1. Women and Pastoralist Economy - Roda Ibrihim
2. Marriage in Traditional Somali Society – Sadia Ahmed
3. Rape – A Weapon of War – Fousia Musse
Part 2: Impact of the War On Women and Their Responses
Section 1: Changing Roles and Responsibilities in the Family
4. Single Mothers in Canada – Ladan Affi
5. Women Traders – Amina M. Warsame
Section 2: Women Mobilise For Peace
6. Women and Peace-building Somaliland – Zeynab Hassan & shukri Hariir
7. Wajir Women for Peace – Dekha Ibrihim
Section 3: Women and Leadership
8. Women and Leadership
Facts & Figures
Maps
Glossary
Bibliography
Further Reading
Resource List
Index

SOMALIA THE UNTOLD STORY The War Through The Eyes Of Somali Women

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      Publisher: Pluto Press
      Publication Date: 1/20/2004 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780745322087, 978-0745322087
      ISBN10: 0745322085

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores the experiences of women in Somalia and how they have survived the trauma of war.

      Trade Review
      'Shows the damage caused to society by the conflict, the breakdown of clan traditions and the way it impinged on women, and the use of rape and sexual violence by combatants' -- Oxfam

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgements
      Foreword
      Preface
      Introduction
      Part 1: Experiences in War
      1. Women and Pastoralist Economy - Roda Ibrihim
      2. Marriage in Traditional Somali Society – Sadia Ahmed
      3. Rape – A Weapon of War – Fousia Musse
      Part 2: Impact of the War On Women and Their Responses
      Section 1: Changing Roles and Responsibilities in the Family
      4. Single Mothers in Canada – Ladan Affi
      5. Women Traders – Amina M. Warsame
      Section 2: Women Mobilise For Peace
      6. Women and Peace-building Somaliland – Zeynab Hassan & shukri Hariir
      7. Wajir Women for Peace – Dekha Ibrihim
      Section 3: Women and Leadership
      8. Women and Leadership
      Facts & Figures
      Maps
      Glossary
      Bibliography
      Further Reading
      Resource List
      Index

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