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Edna Adan Ismail

Somaliland politician · Politicians · Born 1937 · age 89

Edna Adan Ismail is a nurse midwife, activist, and was the first female Foreign Minister of Somaliland from 2003 to 2006.

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  1. For me, religion is not only about rituals, but also about how you live your religion. It is about kindness and charity, living a clean and honest life.

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  2. Don’t ever underestimate the capacity of a human being who is determined to do something.

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  3. At that time, I was under the impression that with the campaign and education, we [would] do away with it in no time. I didn’t realize how hard a nut it is to crack.

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Templeton Prize2023

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Politicians
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Politician
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Born 1937 · age 89