Somali campaigner Asha Hagi has won what is referred to as an "alternative Nobel Prize" for peace work in her war-torn country. The Swedish parliament is presenting her with the Right Livelihood Award for her work despite "great personal risk". As co-founder of Save Somali Women and Children (SSWC) she has worked to end the violence and poverty women suffer.
She has also participated in the UN-sponsored peace process which was initiated in Djibouti in May. more.. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7646771.stm
She has also participated in the UN-sponsored peace process which was initiated in Djibouti in May. more.. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7646771.stm
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