Somalia is one of the hardest places in the world to be a woman, according to the UN’s gender inequality index.
More than half of women there have experienced gender-based violence.
But in 2021 a beauty pageant was launched and brought to the county’s capital Mogadishu – it’s where many Somalis head to escape war and drought.
There are many in Somalia who oppose the idea of the contest, but this year’s winner, Aisha Ikow, has said she wants to use her victory to fight against early marriage and to promote girls’ education.
Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news
#Somalia #BBCNews
PALERMO (ITALPRESS) – Sono state pagate tutte le domande ammesse alla prima annualità della misura di sostegno per il credito…
London's Metropolitan Police are reviewing reports of alleged misconduct in a public office after Lord Mandelson was accused of passing…
Unimpresa su rai 2 - tg2 - 02/02/2026 - 18.15 Economia. Previsioni centro studi Unimpresa sulla crescita in Italia. 02/02/2026…
Unimpresa su rai news 24 - 02/02/2026 - 21.00 Economia. Salari e potere d'acquisto, analisi Unimpresa. Evidenziate politiche BCE legate…