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Fartuun Adan

Somali activist · Somalia · On the map · Activists · Born 1969 · age 57

Fartuun Abdisalaan Adan is a Somali social activist. She is the executive director of the Elman Peace and Human Rights Centre, a Mogadishu based organization that works on peace building and protecting and empowering marginalized groups.

Fartuun Adan is read about 7 times a day, in 31 languages.

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Right Livelihood Award2022
International Women of Courage Award2013

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She is also the co-founder of Sister Somalia, which is Somali's first rape crisis and support program for survivors of gender-based violence.

Country
Somalia
Category
Activists
Type
Activist
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1969 · age 57