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  Somalia’s Gender Inequality Index is currently at 0.776  (with a maximum index of 1 that denotes total inequality) and the fourth place in the global ranking. While state law may support women, societal norms are largely built on traditional and customary values. To that end, gender-based violence mostly goes unreported; even when it is reported, it’s mostly unpunished, and there’s little to no conversation about it. In fact, the clan system in Somalia systematically omits women from participating in any decision-making for the clan. Even if they have anything to report, a male relative typically represents them in front of the clan. In this article, we’re going to explore the different aspects of gender inequality in Somalia and how it defines the country’s patriarchal structure. Marriage for Women Women in Somalia are generally married off at an early age. About 45% of women  are reported to be in a union before they even turn 18. This directly impacts female educatio...

  Somalia is a predominantly Islamic country, with 99% of the population  identifying as Sunni Muslims. The yearly festivities are largely based on important religious events and are celebrated with the rest of the Muslims around the world. Of course, Somalis put their own twist on the Islamic events that make their celebrations unique in their own way. The Somali culture is a rich mix of South Asian influences as well as traditional African elements. In this article, we’re going to be describing the major Somali events that are celebrated every year. 1.  Independence Day of Somalia Somalia celebrates its National Independence Day on 26 th  June. This day marks freedom from colonial rule (British and Italian) that started in 1840 and went on until 1960. That said, the country is still not free from oppression and violence as it still faces political instability  and lawlessness at the hands of clans and terrorist groups. 2.  Neeroosh Neeroosh, also called D...