Constraints Hindering Somali Women’s Advancement to Higher Political and Leadership Positions

The purposes of this study were to identify constraints and challenges facing Somali women’s advancement to higher political and leadership positions. A cross sectional survey was used where qualitative data were collected utilizing a self-administered questionnaire. A convenience sample of 221 Somali women was selected from female member of federal parliament, women working in political and leadership positions in government and educational and academic institutions.