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Show news 10.26.2009 Showing what women can do, and making it happen ICAMMIE GHATWIN \ "News writer " Students, faculty and guests had the pleasure of hearing Asha Hagi Elmi Amin speak Oct. 8. Amin, a Somali woman and one of the world's foremost experts on peace building, addressed a group of approximately 70. Like many Somali women, Amin's marriage arrangement required her to leave her family and clan to live among her husband's, an adjustment she described as extremely difficult. "My husband and I had very different identities even though we came from the same village, the same school and the same university," Amin said. Somalia, which has been embroiled in civil war for the last 19 years, has seen its clans influenced and divided by contentious politicians. With mistrust and hostility between clans, Amin and women in her situation found themselves rejected by both the clan of their birth and the clan of their marriage. In the war-torn African country, women who previously had no influence in the peace talks have been forced to take on the roles of husbands and fathers who have been killed. "Women and children are the first and last victims of war, but without decisionmaking power," said Amin. "I found the courage to speak out for thousands of Somali women with the same pain." In 2000, Amin led women in organizing The Sixth Clan, the first organization to cross Somali clan lines. The women of the clan represented diverse political perspectives and socioeconomic backgrounds but shared a common commitment to peace. At the time, all previous peace talks had been conducted by "men with the power of the gun," says ing process. Amin advises women desiring to change social paradigms, "Don't do what men expect. Do something new." The Peace and Justice Studies program sponsored Amin's appearance at UVU. For more information concerning the Peace and Justice Studies minor or Integrated Studies emphasis, contact Dr. Michael Minch at mminch@uvu.edu or 801-863-7482. Visit www.AshahagiMission.com/publication. php for more information on the peace process in Somalia. more, no less." "For women to make a difference," said Amin, they "need to articulate an agenda. No agenda? Don't waste your time. Without an agenda men will swallow you." The demand was granted, women claimed 50 percent of the parliament chairs and Amin was elected vice chair of the peace conference committee. "We showed what women can do. We made it happen" said Amin. The Sixth Clan now serves as a model for women across Africa and all over the world in participating in the peace build- Amin. Women and "the power of civil society" were traditionally excluded, according to Amin. Among other objectives, The Sixth Clan intended to get women into parliament, so they demonstrated in front of the tent where the thirteenth peace conference was taking place. "The women elected me to the honor of representing them in the peace talks. On the first day, during the first hour, I requested a women's quota." The men agreed to allow the submission of one name to represent Somali women in parliament. Amin protested, "Mr. Chairman, no. We are equal. Five. No The UVU Review would like to extend condolences to those affected by the unexpected death of Benjamin Hill CASEY HARWELL/ UVU Review Working hard to get you in and out In three minutes, the new Jamba Juice on campus offers what some students may consider the healthiest option on campus. Quick and easy fruits and veggies •MEGGIEWOODFIELD News editor" For those students that have always wanted more fruits and vegetables on campus there is finally another place where you can get quick, healthy food. In the hallway between the PE and LA buildings, there is now a privately owned franchise of Jamba Juice with healthy blended beverages, juices and snacks. Though the franchise has been open for nearly three weeks, the grand opening celebration was held Oct. 22 and was attended by President Holland, staff members, board members, Jamba Juice employees and students. Steve Bracken, owner of three other Jamba Juice franchises understands how hard it is to get fresh squeezed nutrition on the fly. He and his staff work hard to get customers in and out in three minutes. "The fact is we don't get enough fruits and vegetables in our daily life," said Matt Guinn, general manager of the UVU Jamba Juice store. "Jamba has figured out a way to help you do that." With only 15 employees the store has a line nearly all day long. "We have done really well," said Bracken. Keep an eye out for seasonal flavors released quarterly. Right now try out the Pumpkin Smash which according to student Jordy Kirkman, "tastes exactly like a pumpkin." Benjamin Hill, age 30, was killed Oct. 21 in a plane accident at Provo Airport. Hill was a student of aviation science administration and also an adjunct instructor in the program. He leaves behind a wife and two children. Hill was not flying a UVU aircraft during the time of the accident and the cause of the accident is still under investigation. "We are trained at UVU to handle these kind of things but of course things can go wrong," said Corrin Krogh, president of the aviation club. The Aviation club plans to have some sort of memorial once students and administrators have been able to deal with Hill's unexpected death. Hill received his commercial pilot rating from UVU in spring of 2006 and has been employed by the school for nearly two years as a certified flight instructor. "Ben was a good man and a great pilot. 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