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Somali Documentary - FGM - 1988

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 6:24 am
by Warsame101
A documentary recorded during the pre-civil war era in Somalia, showing the campaign started by the Revolutioniary Government in eliminating the Female Genital Mutilation (extreme form of gudniin).
The documentary details a forum that discusses the effects of FGM and how to eridicate it.
You will see glimpses of Mogadishu in the pre-civil war era, the interior of the Guriga Ummada (Peoples House), the Isbahaysiga Masjid (Mosgue) and many other snapspots reflecting the daily life of the Somali people in peaceful Mogadishu.

Amongst the speakers are:

(Wasiirkii Arimaha Gudaha ee Dawladii Kacaanka) Former Interior Minister, Cabdulqaadir Xaaji Masale

(Gudoomiyahii Ururka Haweenka Soomaaliyeed ee Dawladii Kacaanka) Former Chairman of the Somali Woman's Organisation, Muraayad Garaad

(Wasiirkii Caafimaadka ee Dawladii Kacaanka) Former Health Minister, Dr Maxamed Cali Nuur

Dahabo Faarax

(Gudoomiyahii Barlamaanka ee Dawladii Kacaanka) Speaker of Parliament Maxamed Ibraahim Axmed





http://jaallesiyaad.com/video/somali-do ... y-fgm-1988

Re: Somali Documentary - FGM - 1988

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 6:39 am
by Voltage
A video like this should make every Somali cry for Somalia wallahi. Qarankii dumay

Re: Somali Documentary - FGM - 1988

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 8:37 am
by Voltage
I have heard so much about Muraayad Garaad, the mother of the Somali Feminist movement, it is refreshing to finally see her face. She looks every bit as dignified as I imagined her to be and if her speaking is a reflection of her intellect, the lady was gifted indeed. :up:

Re: Somali Documentary - FGM - 1988

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 8:47 am
by Babygirl-
Beautiful may we reach that level again.. :up:

Re: Somali Documentary - FGM - 1988

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 8:58 am
by 934
Voltage wrote:A video like this should make every Somali cry for Somalia wallahi. Qarankii dumay
Wallahi i was thinking the same think and for a second i totaly forgot the real message of the video.

eventhough i was born and bread in Djibouti i can't help but say...yaa Allah, please HELP!

Re: Somali Documentary - FGM - 1988

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 9:20 am
by eyes-only
That gabay in the end brought tears to my eyes. Great video :clap:

Re: Somali Documentary - FGM - 1988

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 9:21 am
by CoolPoisons
why did the somali women back then look hot healthy and glowing

somali women now glowka ka maqan

Re: Somali Documentary - FGM - 1988

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 9:26 am
by 934
CoolPoisons wrote:why did the somali women back then look hot healthy and glowing

somali women now glowka ka maqan
Al-shabab and 20 years of senseless civil war will take the glow out of nature too :lol:

Re: Somali Documentary - FGM - 1988

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 9:26 am
by Mckuus
Somali women had a better fashion sense back then.

Re: Somali Documentary - FGM - 1988

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 9:26 am
by CoolPoisons
wax kale oo aan la yaaby is the quality

waxa la mooda in shalay la duubay

caadi ma ahan

Re: Somali Documentary - FGM - 1988

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 9:38 am
by The_Emperior5
Nice Documentary Somalis back than :up:

Warsame thanks for sharing.

Re: Somali Documentary - FGM - 1988

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:24 am
by mcali
CoolPoisons wrote:why did the somali women back then look hot healthy and glowing

somali women now glowka ka maqan
True, Every time somali sheikhs are asked about women and the bleaching of their skin they say why would they even do it somali women have beautiful different skin tones. I guess skin changes with bleach and the environment you live in.

Re: Somali Documentary - FGM - 1988

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:36 am
by Avicenna
Wow! I remember this and recognize a family member in one of the takes. :lol:

This was one of the last social initiatives that the government was working on.

If I remember correctly, it was implemented through the health ministry and ururka hooyooyinka. Thanks for posting it.

Re: Somali Documentary - FGM - 1988

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:43 am
by FAH1223
I had to do a double take.. Saw a couple familiar faces

Re: Somali Documentary - FGM - 1988

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:52 am
by Hyperactive
nice. i recognize my cousins dad. too :lol: