Ifrah Ahmed
Ifrah Ahmed إفراح أحمد | |
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| Born | |
| Occupation | activist |
| Title | United Youth of Ireland/ Ifrah Foundation Ireland |
Ifrah Ahmed (Template:Lang-so, Template:Lang-ar) is a Somali social activist. She is the founder of the United Youth of Ireland non-governmental organization.
Career
Ahmed was born in Somalia. In 2006, she emigrated to Ireland.[1]
Ahmed has worked with a number of Somali and international organizations on various projects, including Amnesty International and UNICEF, and she has founded the Ifrah Foundation which campaigns against female genital mutilation. Among her main areas of interest is women's reproductive health.[1] She has also consulted with the Federal Government of Somalia on its post-conflict reconstruction program.[2]
In 2010, Ahmed established the United Youth of Ireland. The non-governmental organization provides support to young immigrants in their business, artistic and creative pursuits.[1]
Additionally, Ahmed has been involved in organizing various events, workshops, fundraisers and seminars.[1] In 2014, she was also a guest speaker in support of the documentary Girl Rising by Richard E. Robbins. The showcase was part of the Development Film Series held at the University College Dublin.[3]
Ahmed was awarded with a People of the Year Award in 2018 for her work.[4]
Media portrayal
A biopic about Ahmed, A Girl from Mogadishu, starring Aja Naomi King and Barkhad Abdi is in production, shooting in Ireland and Morocco.[5][6]
References
- ^ a b c d "Ifrah Ahmed, campaigner". Because I am a Girl. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ "Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaks with Ifrah Ahmed". New Somali. 18 September 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ "Documentary - Girl Rising - Guest Speaker: Ifrah Ahmed". UCD Student Centre. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ Freyne, Patrick (15 April 2018). "People of the Year awards honour Irish 'ledgebags' of the year". The Irish Times. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ McNary, Dave (October 25, 2017). "'How to Get Away With Murder's' Aja Naomi King to Star in 'A Girl From Mogadishu'". Variety.com. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (October 25, 2017). "'A Girl From Mogadishu': Aja Naomi King Leads Female Empowerment Story – AFM". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 2, 2018.