Hawa Abdi

Hawa Abdi Dhiblawe (May 17, 1947 – August 5, 2020) was a Somali human rights activist and medical doctor. She was the founder and chairperson of the Dr. Hawa Abdi Foundation (DHAF), a non-profit organization. Abdi was born in Mogadishu, Somalia. In 2009, she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.Dr. Hawa Abdi nominated for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize 

Abdi died on August 5, 2020, at her home in Mogadishu at the age of 73.Hawa Abdi, Doctor Who Aided Thousands in Somalia, Dies at 73

Career
Dr. Hawa Abdi Foundation
The Dr. Hawa Abdi Foundation (DHAF) was run by Abdi and her two physician daughters, CEO Deqo Adan (also known as Deqo Mohamed) and assistant Adan (also known as Amina Mohamed), who followed in their mother's footsteps as ob/gyn specialists As of 2012, the organization has a multinational staff of 102 workers, augmented by a 150-member team comprising volunteers, fishermen and farmers.

Awards and recognition

In 2014, Abdi received the Roosevelt Four Freedoms Award in Middelburg, the Netherlands.

References

Category:1947 births
Category:2020 deaths
Category:Somalian activists
Category:Human rights activists
Category:Obstetricians
Category:People from Mogadishu