Feb 05 2010
February 6 is the International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and a panel was convened by Nicholas Kristof at the conference last week in Davos, Switzerland to discuss the issue:
An estimated 120 to 140 million women have been subject to this harmful and dangerous practice and 3 million girls continue to be at risk [...]
Dec 13 2009
Edna Adan was at the University of Pretoria this past Thursday to accept the Chancellor’s Medal for her outstanding contribution to humanity, and particularly with regard to helping the under-privileged people of Somaliland to realize their right to health.
Here is the original article by Saeed Mohamed
Dr. Edna Adan spoke at the university’s graduation ceremonies [...]
Nov 20 2009
Here is a photo of Bill Clinton meeting Edna Adan at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City.
Both of these images can be seen larger, just click them. Many more photos can be seen in the Edna Hospital Gallery.
Sep 26 2009
The Clinton Global Initiative web site has made available video of the entire panel discussion PLENARY SESSION: INVESTING IN GIRLS AND WOMEN. Just click on the link and then click on WATCH NOW link near the photo of Edna Adan.
At a time when the world finds itself on an unsustainable course, facing [...]
Sep 24 2009
The Clinton Global Initiative, meeting in New York City, has issued the following press release:
Corporations, NGOs, and Foundations Announce 13 New Commitments to Empower Girls and Women at the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative
New York, NY – Millions of girls and women will have access to improved health care, better education, and [...]
Sep 21 2009
Edna Adan is visiting New York this week, where she will participate in a panel discussion at the Clinton Global Initiative.
What: Plenary Session: Investing in Girls and Women
Date: Sept. 23, 2009
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Every problem in the world is exacerbated by gender inequality. Even though women make up 50 percent of the [...]
Aug 19 2009
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof and his wife Sheryl WuDunn will publish their new book in September, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. That book is previewed in the NY Times Sunday magazine issue of August 23, 2009 and it can be read online here: The Womens Crusade. Edna Adan [...]
Jul 06 2009
Here is the transcript of the forthcoming video where Edna Adan appeals to the world to get help for a young woman whose face was destroyed when she was shot – shot in the face when she was only two years old!
I would like to speak to you about the case of [...]
Jun 02 2009
Here is a look at the Edna Adan Maternity Hospital, as seen from space:
Click above to view the entire map. Notice that you can use the controls to zoom in and out, or click on the map itself and drag it.
Also, please note that the satellite image is presently a few years out of date [...]
May 12 2009
Saving Somaliland is a radio interview conducted by Radio Netherlands Worldwide (in English!) in which you can hear Edna speak about her work.
Despite the grave problems that the whole region is facing, such as piracy, terrorist violence and drought, Edna Adan has been able to build a private hospital that focuses on mother and [...]
Sep 27 2008
Edna Adan has published a new article which summarizes the health issues facing women and infants in Somaliland. Here are a few excerpts:
My theory is that women in Somaliland die because of ignorance on their part and on the part of those assisting them. Poverty is a strong factor that prevents women from seeking help [...]