World Association of Young Scientists

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Academic Level

University/College

Position

Other

Working Sector

Secondary School / College / University

Highest Degree

MA/MSC

Discipline

Social & Behav. Sci.: Anthro/Sociology

Reseach Topic

Gender, Traditional Religion

Publications

Publications
Own Books:
• ‘Between Summon and Echo”, Peoms and Short Stories, 2001, Sahro Mohamed, Multimedia Publishers, Leiden
• ‘Sounds Of Laughter; an anthology of poems from the soul’, Sahro Mohamed, De Kreet, Leiden
• ‘Erayo: Stories and Poems By Somali Children Living in Holland’, Wereldgift ©, Hilversum

Articles
• 2002: Mine Flows to the left: Recaps of a Sealed Woman’ Article in Global Medicine Magazine, International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA)
• 2003:Cultural Barriers Somali Women Face; FGM, Social Control and Restricted Sexual Behavior, Gender-HIV/AIDS Magazine, Human Development Report
• 2004: From Marginalization to Mobilization: Envisioning the Strength of Young People Implementing the MDGs in Africa, Paper presented at the 7th African Students Conference 'Human Security and the MDGs'
• 2004: The Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Somali Women in the Netherlands (Zuid Holland), Paper presented at the “Asking the Right Questions” IFOR/WRI International Women’s Conference, Chiang Mai, Thailand
• 2005: "Health, Conflict and Social Vulnerability in Northern Kenya: A case study of the Somali Pastoralist Women in Mandera". Conference Proceedings Report, paper presented during the 2005 PENHA 15th year Anniversary Conference in London: Pastoralism in the Horn of Africa "Surviving Against All the Odds", London, England
• 2005: “What does Un-Security Council Resolution 1325 Mean to Women in Conflict Areas?” Paper presented at the "Oorlog & Vrede: Liggen de rollen al vast"? LBVO Vredessymbosium, Universiteit van Humanistiek, Vrouwen Voor Vrede (VVV), Utrecht, Nov.
• 2005: “Challenges Facing the Intellectual Advancement of Somalia: The Role and Urgent Need for Scientific Research and Infrastructure” Paper presented at the "1st Regional Meeting of the World Academy of Young Arab Scientists"(ARU-WAYS), Cairo, Egypt
• 2005: “A Cry For Life: A Health Needs Analysis of Pastoral Women in Mandera and Marsabit", Conference Proceedings Report, paper presented during the 2005 PENHA 15th year Anniversary Conference in London: Pastoralism in the Horn of Africa "Surviving Against All the Odds", London, England.
• 2005: “Female circumcision is an integral part of Somali society: Understanding FGM In Somali Society", in The Right to Decide © Newsletter, IN The Right to Decide Women’s Magazine, The Right to Decide (c).
• 2006: “Belief, Relief & the Threat of Extinction of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: The Case of the Somalis in Mandera, Kenya, in International Young Professionals Foundation (IYPF) Newsletter August Edition, for the occasion of the “Day of Indigenous People” 9 August, Melbourne, Australia
• 2006: Healing matrimonial Wounds: Spirit Possession and Healing among the Somali in Mandera., north-eastern Kenya, Paper presented at the Haunted Bodies: Gender and Dis(embodmiment):Swansea University, Swansea, UK.

Prizes / Awards

Outstanding achievements
2006: Winner ‘Best Fieldwork Award in the Study-Fraternity Cultural Anthropology,
“WulaVogel”, Leiden
2005: Board member & Consultant, United Network of Young Peace builders (UNOY), The Hague
2005: Editor the Dutch Association of African Studies (NVAS) Periodical, Leiden
2005: Special Reporter & Editorial Board Member, Afro-Euro Hi-lite Magazine; The premier
magazine of the African-European community
2004-present: Trainer (Diversity & Intercultural Communication) European Youth Forum, Strasbourg
France
2004: Peace Education Trainer, Dutch Expert Center Alternatives to Violence, (NEAG), Utrecht
2004: One of the 20 nominated students for an interview and discussion for the “Humanity in Action”
Summer program, Amsterdam (Trip to New York, Germany, France and Belgium)
2004: One of the chosen 15 for an interview for The “Leiden Harvard Model United Nations”
(HMUN¬), University Of Leiden
2003: Publication second poetry book: Sounds of Laughter: an anthology of poems from the soul,
The Kreet Publishers, Leiderdorp
2002: Winner ‘ECHO-Award’, for being an outstanding socially active foreign student by Minister
Hermans (Education, Culture and Science), the Hague
2001: Publication first poetry book: Between Summon and Echo, Multimedia Publishers, Leiden
2000: Winner ‘Rabobank Poetry Prize’, Rabo-bank Cultural Prize, Leiden

General and Contact Information

Title

Ms.

First Name

Sahro

Last Name

Ahmed

Date of Birth

20/10/1980

Country of Origin

Somalia

Country of Residence

Netherlands

City

Leiden

Languages

english, swahili, dutch, zambian, somali

History

Member for

6 years 51 weeks

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