Somali Politician, Public Health Expert & Human Rights Advocate; First Woman to Run for President of Somalia; Former UN Somalia Country Director

Kenya
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Fadumo Dayib Biography

Fadumo Qasim Dayib, also known as Deeqo, is a politician, human rights activist, and public health expert recognized as the first woman to run for president of Somalia. Dayib's path to political leadership began after overcoming early challenges with literacy, learning to read and write at age 14. She later pursued academic studies in Finland, becoming a critical care nurse and earning two master's degrees. Dayib was awarded a fellowship to the Harvard Kennedy School to study public administration and is a doctoral candidate at the University of Helsinki, where her research focuses on United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, specifically on peace, women, and security.

Prior to her political career, Dayib worked for more than a decade in global public health, specializing in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Somalia, Kenya, Liberia, Fiji, and Finland. She established HIV prevention offices and trained healthcare providers for the United Nations in Fiji and Liberia, and became the first Somali woman to serve as country director for UN Somalia. Her work included setting up maternal health clinics in Somalia, although security concerns led to her evacuation.

Dayib announced her candidacy for Somalia's presidency in the country's first democratically held elections in decades, a decision that involved significant personal risk. She was one of 18 presidential candidates and the only female contender. Her platform addressed anti-corruption, the elimination of female genital mutilation, reforming the 4.5 clan-based governance system, and engaging in dialogue with al-Shabaab to reduce violence and sever ties with international terrorist organizations.

Dayib has received recognition for her contributions to women's leadership, public health, and human rights, including the Kone Foundation Scholarship and being named Feminist of the Year by the Feminist Association Union. Her journey from stateless refugee to presidential candidate and United Nations country director is frequently cited in discussions on empowerment, female leadership, and overcoming adversity in the fields of politics, human rights, and global health.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Fadumo Dayib Videos

Fadumo Dayib: The first woman to run for President in Somalia - BBC

Fadumo Dayib: The first woman to run for President in Somalia - BBC

Women In Leadership: Fadumo Dayib, first Somali woman president candidate

Women In Leadership: Fadumo Dayib, first Somali woman president candidate

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