In this episode, meet Hinda Abdi Mohamoud, an influential Somali writer and the chief editor of Bilan Media, Somalia's first all-women media team. Hinda shares her remarkable journey from childhood diary writing in Hargeisa to leading a team that courageously highlights critical social issues in one of the world's toughest regions for journalists. She discusses the vital importance of learning her mother tongue, overcoming cultural barriers for women in education, and the challenges and triumphs of women journalists in Somalia. Hinda also reflects on her personal achievements, including being featured in the BBC 100 Women list and how Bilan Media is changing perceptions about women in Somalia. Join us for an enlightening conversation filled with insights and wisdom from a trailblazing journalist committed to telling powerful stories from her homeland.
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Find Hinda's blog: https://medium.com/@hindamohamoud.so
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