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Farhiyo Farah Ibrahim
العبارة فرح إبراهيم |
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Ibrahim in 2008
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| Born | 1982/1983 (age 42–43) |
| Occupation | activist, interpreter |
Farhiyo Farah Ibrahim is a brave Somali activist and interpreter. She works hard to protect the rights of women and girls, and to help people learn about health.
Farhiyo's Early Life
Farhiyo Farah Ibrahim was born in Somalia around 1982 or 1983. When she was young, a civil war started in her country. This war caused many problems for her family. Her grandfather was killed, and her mother faced many difficulties.
Because of the war, Farhiyo and her family moved to Kenya in 1992. They lived in a refugee camp called Dadaab, which was set up by the United Nations.
After finishing eighth grade, Farhiyo left school. She wanted to help her family. Later, she made a big decision. She chose not to marry a much older man, which caused her to become separated from her family. Farhiyo is a Muslim.
Her Work as an Activist
In 2002, Farhiyo started working for the National Council of Churches in Kenya. She helped people learn important things about health. This kind of work was new and sometimes difficult for her community to understand. Some people felt it was not right for a woman from her background. Because of this pressure, Farhiyo eventually left that job.
By 2008, Farhiyo was working as an interpreter, helping people communicate. She also continued to speak up for the rights of women and girls. She believes everyone should have a voice and be treated fairly.
Awards and Recognition
In 2008, Farhiyo Farah Ibrahim received a special honor. She was given the International Women of Courage Award. This award recognizes women from around the world who show great bravery and leadership in helping others. It was given to her for all her important work in fighting for women's rights.
