Fartuun Adan
| Fartuun Adan فارتوون عدن | |
|---|---|
 in Washington in 2013 | |
| Born | Somalia |
| Occupation | activist |
| Title | Executive Director of the Elman Peace and Human Rights Centre |
| Spouse(s) | Elman Ali Ahmed |
| Children | Almas, Ilwad and Iman |
Fartuun Abdisalaan Adan (Somali: Fartuun Aadan, Arabic: فارتوون عدن) is a Somali social activist.
Personal life
Adan grew up in Somalia. She was married to Elman Ali Ahmed, a local entrepreneur and peace activist.[1][2] The couple had four daughters.[2]
In 1996, during the height of the civil war, Adan's husband was killed near the family's home in southern Mogadishu.[2] Adan subsequently emigrated to Canada in 1999.[1]
In 2007, she returned to Somalia to advocate for peace and human rights.[1]
Career
Professionally, Adan is the Executive Director of the Elman Peace and Human Rights Centre, a Mogadishu-based NGO established in honour of her late husband.[3] She serves as the organization's Executive Director, while their daughter Ilwad works alongside her.[4]
Through the center, she also co-founded Sister Somalia, the country's first program for assistance of victims of sexual violence.[1]
Awards
In 2013, Adan was presented an International Women of Courage Award from the United States Department of State.[3]
In 2014, she also received an award from the government of Germany for her work with the Elman Peace and Human Rights Centre.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Nima Elbagir; Lillian Leposo. "Rape and injustice: The woman breaking Somalia's wall of silence". CNN. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Documento - Somalia: Amnistia Internacional condena el asesinato de un pacifista". Amnesty International. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
- 1 2 "2013 International Women of Courage Award Winners". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ↑ "Canadian sisters on front lines of rebuilding Somalia". Hiiraan. 23 May 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
- ↑ "SOMALIA: Government Weekly Press Conference on the Progress". Gaafo. 6 December 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2014.