The Somaliland Marathon-2020 had 360 runners participating in 42km and 10km races. Over 50 women ran the 10km race, meaning that more women are taking part than ever before!! In …
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Out of the 250 runners in the 10km race, 48 were women! I am honored to have supported the SOMALILAND marathon where girls got to run too, despite parents’ reluctance, …
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Honored to have supported the SOMALILAND marathon where girls got to run too, despite parents’ reluctance, due to fear that women runners could have their uterus fall off.
by MitkoLuckily, no such thing happened. . I had similar obstacles when promoting cycling for girls in PAKISTAN. Parents would not allow their daughters to come, with fear they would lose …
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I was talking to friends about SOMALIA/SOMALILAND division and decided to share the research info with fb friends :)
by MitkoSomaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991, but the world has largely failed to recognize Somaliland as its own state. In 1960, the northern region of British Somaliland joined with …
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We are so excited to be part of SOMALILAND’s new cultural center relocation project and even more excited that they have been screening our films since the first time I visited this vibrant capital: HARGEYSA!
by MitkoThe Hargeysa Cultural Centre organizes film screenings, theater performances, panel discussions, and an annual literature festival. we’re thrilled to see them upgrading to a more permanent space in their community! …