- Somalia is one of the hardest places in the world to be a woman, ranking fourth from the bottom on the UN’s Gender Inequality Index.
- More than half of the women in Somalia have experienced gender-based violence.
- The Miss Somalia pageant was launched three years ago, aiming to empower women and challenge prevailing gender norms.
- Aisha IA, the current Miss Somalia, shares her excitement and pride in holding the title, emphasizing the importance of such recognition for Somali women.
- Despite the celebration, the pageant took place near the site of a recent violent attack, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in Somalia.
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