Between Places
This photo was taken in the Parliament of Somalia. When I look at it, I don’t think about power first. I think about belonging — and longing. A country I left, but that never left me.
Living in the diaspora means holding two realities at once. I had to learn new systems, new expectations, and find my place in a society that wasn’t always built with me in mind. It wasn’t easy. But it opened doors.
In Norway, I gained access to education, political participation, and knowledge. I was given space to ask questions, shape ideas, and contribute. Through my work in politics and public administration, I have seen how strong institutions and informed leadership can create stability and opportunity — when they function as they should.
That is where the longing deepens. When I look back, I don’t only think about what I left behind.
I think about what might have been possible if more people had access to the same opportunities: education that strengthens critical thinking, systems that reward accountability, leadership that learns from mistakes instead of hiding them.
I think about what might have been possible if more people had access to the same opportunities: education that strengthens critical thinking, systems that reward accountability, leadership that learns from mistakes instead of hiding them.
Living between two countries has taught me this: progress does not come from hope alone. It requires knowledge, responsibility, and people who are allowed to use their full potential.
Diaspora life is not only a story of loss.
It is also a story of resilience.
Of building a life in new soil without losing your roots.
It is also a story of resilience.
Of building a life in new soil without losing your roots.
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«Pappa, hvor er du?» – savnet som aldri helt forsvinner Jeg forsto ikke ordene
Vi har ikke et integreringsproblem - Vi har et fordelingsproblem. Vi kaller det mislykket
Arktis er ikke verdens utkant – det er verdens forvarsel Jeg fulgte Arctic Frontiers-konferansen
Nederst i arbeidslivet – og fortsatt bortforklart Jeg har skrevet om dette før, blant
Det doble glasstaket – og kvinnene som bryter gjennom «Det farligste glasstaket er ikke
Når integrering reduseres til kultur – og politikken forsvinner I kronikken «Som muslimsk innvandrer
WAD HAWEEN
FGM has been a very long and horrible practice in Somalia. Despite the fact that the world has recognized the practice as a human rights violation.
Somalia is still the country with the highest prevalence of practices.
This is because the authorities are absent in this work. Without the responsibility of the Somali government, Somalia can never be free from this inhuman practice.
In his conference we will discuss how we can increase people’s knowledge about this practice through the education system.
And how we can hold the authorities accountable in this work...
- Stop circumcise the girls
- it affects her womanhood
- #EndFGM
- #joojiGudninka
