Every day on HALO's programmes across the world, women are working to clear the landmines and explosives left behind by conflict. From deminers to team leaders, mechanics to office managers; together they are making their communities safe so families can rebuild their lives.
Often these women become agents of change in their own communities, empowered by their new-found skills and status.
At HALO we celebrate the dedication and professionalism of our teams every day. On International Women's Day we want you to meet these inspirational women.
Leading the Way
Women’s full and effective participation and leadership in all areas of life drives progress for everyone. Yet, women are still underrepresented in public life and decision-making, as revealed in the UN Secretary-General’s recent report. At HALO we are committed to creating opportunities for women to thrive and reach their full potential. Meet the women leading the way.
Lucy Mbwana: HALO Zimbabwe
Hoodo Maxamed Abdi: Somaliland
In Somaliland, women face gender inequality in both domestic and public life. They are excluded from decision making processes and have few educational or employment opportunities. Over fifty per cent of women aged 15-24 are not in education or employment and many have never had the opportunity to learn to read and write. But Hoodo and her colleagues are changing this narrative. They are all members of the Gabooye clan who have traditionally been subject to social segregation and economic deprivation—making opportunities for women to achieve their potential even more scarce. Working with the Somaliland Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs and clan elders, HALO recently recruited ten Gabooye women to train as deminers.
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