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Adam Matan

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Adam Matan (Somali Adan Mataan) (Arabic: آدم متان) is a Somali-British civil society leader and social activist[1]. He is the Director of the Anti-Tribalism Movement, a non-profit organisation established in 2010 to combat tribalism and inequality amongst the British-Somali community[2]. In 2019, Adam became the first British-Somali to be awarded an OBE from the British royal family for 'services to the Somali community in the UK and wider British-Somali relations.'[3]  

Personal Life

Adam came to the United-Kingdom as a teenager following the Somali Civil War.[4] Adam settled in London with his family where he would go on to attend secondary school and university. Adam holds a PgDip in Law and Leadership from SOAS University of London[5] and an LLM in International Minority Rights Law from Middlesex University.

Career

Adam is the director of Anti-Tribalism Movement - a charity established in 2010 in the United Kingdom to combat tribalism within the Somali community following the Somali Civil War.[6] A former One Young World Ambassador[7] and advisor to the British government[8] - Adam has participated in a number of high-level engagements connecting the British and Somali government[9] such as the London-Somali Conference 2012 and 2017.[10] In 2016, he posed a question to Barack Obama at his London Town Hall event to advocate for international support in relation to the illegal oil dumping on Somalia's coastline.[11] Adam participated in a successful UK-wide campaign to save vital remittances in 2017. [12][13][14] Adam also serves as Trustee on two charitable boards (Hammersmith United Charities[15][16] and Trust for London) as well as chairing the Independent Policing and Crime Commission for Hammersmith and Fulham.[17] [18]

Lectures, Talks and Conferences

Adam has been invited to speak at a number of events with reputable think-tanks such as Chatham House[19][20], Global Youth Summit[21], Ministry of Women, Human Rights and Development Conference[22][23] and many others[24]. Adam featured in a documentary called Return to Somalia - documenting a trip back to Somalia along with Abdifatah Faisal.[25] [26]In addition to this, Adam was featured in the South Acton Heritage film (2014).[27] Adam has published reviews for media houses such as African Arguments[28]. He has been interviewed by the New York Times regarding the Trump administration's travel ban and [29]; BBC London News following the death of Abdirahman Omar Osman (Eng. Yariisow), the late Mayor of Mogadishu.[30][31][32]; Fox News regarding Somalia's security situation[33]; Metro News in relation to the International Somali Awards.[34]

Notable Awards and Achievements

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Adam Matan receives the OBE medal from HRH, Prince William Duke of Cambridge.

Adam was featured in the Queen's New Year's Honours List 2019 for 'services to the Somali community in the U.K and wider- UK-Somalia relations'.[35][36][37][38] Adam was presented with the OBE medal at an investiture overseen by the HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge on the 28th March 2019. Adam is the first British-Somali to be honoured with an OBE award.

Winner of Community Champion Award at Pride of Our People 2014 [39]

References

  1. ↑ Oslo (PRIO), Peace Pesearch Institute. "Conversation with novelist Nadifa Mohamed and activist Adam Matan". www.prio.org. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
  2. ↑ "Somali group fights tribalism in diaspora". Reuters. 2011-12-08. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  3. ↑ "Adam Matan receives OBE at Buckingham Palace". Anti Tribalism Movement : The ATM. 2019-03-29. Retrieved 2019-10-17.
  4. ↑ Clare, Sean (2013-05-08). "The British Somalis heading home". Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  5. ↑ "SOAS Honorary Fellow Sir Michael Palin knighted in New Year's Honours | SOAS University of London". www.soas.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 2019-10-13. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  6. ↑ "Overview". Anti Tribalism Movement : The ATM. Archived from the original on 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
  7. ↑ "Adam Matan". One Young World. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  8. ↑ Harrison, Jane (2014-03-25). "Champion for Somali community meets Government ministers". getwestlondon. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
  9. ↑ Britain Helps [@britainhelps] (2017-11-08). "On Monday we hosted a community forum to discuss #ForeignPolicy in #Somalia with @UKinSomalia, @DFID_UK & @Movementatm's @Adammatanpic.twitter.com/Qn7o9ph4EX" (Tweet). Retrieved 2019-10-19 – via Twitter.
  10. ↑ "Somalia conference set to start as world leaders plan higher military presence | The Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  11. ↑ Wiil Soomaaliyeed oo Su,aal Adag Weydiiyay Madaxweyne Obama "Waste dumping in Somali waters’’, retrieved 2019-10-14
  12. ↑ Banning-Lover, Rachel. "Cutting lifelines: 'If we can't send money home everyone suffers'". labs.theguardian.com. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
  13. ↑ Liberatore, Giulia (2018). "Forging a 'Good Diaspora': Political Mobilization among Somalis in the UK". Development and Change. 49 (1): 146–169. doi:10.1111/dech.12358. ISSN 1467-7660.
  14. ↑ "Economic Secretary meets London's Somali community to consider government on issue of remittances". Salaan Media. 2015-03-24. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
  15. ↑ "Trustee Adam Matan awarded an OBE – Hammersmith United Charities". hamunitedcharities.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2019-10-13. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  16. ↑ "Hammersmith Reflections – Young achievers recognised at Hammersmith and Fulham Youth Achievement Awards – Hammersmith United Charities". hamunitedcharities.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2019-10-14. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  17. ↑ "Independent resident-led policing and crime commission begins". LBHF. 2018-12-05. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
  18. ↑ "NEW YEAR'S HONOURS: Local heroes recognised for their work to keep H&F safe". LBHF. 2019-01-04. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
  19. ↑ "Chatham House Biographies" (PDF). Chatham House. 2019. Retrieved 13 Oct 2019. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  20. ↑ Chatham House Africa [@AfricaProg] (2019-07-12). ""We are constantly challenging the perceptions and narratives that exist in the West, about Africa, about where we come from, that is where diaspora diplomacy comes in." @adammatan of @movementatm #CHAfricapic.twitter.com/LhBRS66YR3" (Tweet). Retrieved 2019-10-14 – via Twitter.
  21. ↑ Global Youth Summit: Adam Matan, UK & Somalia, retrieved 2019-10-13
  22. ↑ SHIRWEYNAHA HAWEENKA SOOMAALIYEED OO YAGLEELAYA ISBAHAYSI ILAALIYA XUQUUQDA SHAKHSI KASTA, retrieved 2019-10-19
  23. ↑ Hamud, Abdullahi [@AbdullahiHamud] (2019-03-05). "Was nice seeing my friend @adammatan in Mogadishu, participating Somali Women Convention organised by @MwomenHRD #ShirweynahaHaweenkapic.twitter.com/7zJ7Jfi3St" (Tweet). Retrieved 2019-10-19 – via Twitter.
  24. ↑ "Mayor calls for improved efforts to tackle violent extremism". London City Hall. 2019-01-29. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  25. ↑ Return to Somalia: Adam & Abdi's Story, retrieved 2019-10-14
  26. ↑ Anti-Tribalism Movement - Droughts Project - Adam Matan in Mogadishu, Somalia., retrieved 2019-10-15
  27. ↑ South Acton Heritage Film, retrieved 2019-10-14
  28. ↑ "Amazing African documentaries you're gonna wanna see". African Arguments. 2018-10-23. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  29. ↑ Einashe, Ismail (2017-07-21). "Traveling to America While Muslim". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  30. ↑ Omar, Mohamed A. [@1MohamedOmar] (2019-08-03). "My interview with BBC News on the life & legacy of my father; may his patriotism continue to motivate us all. Thanks to @caroline_gm_d for facilitating the tribute. @adammatan @UKinSomaliapic.twitter.com/n06vO8OYuf" (Tweet). Retrieved 2019-10-14 – via Twitter.
  31. ↑ "BBC One - BBC London, Evening News, 02/08/2019". BBC. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  32. ↑ Davies, Caroline [@caroline_gm_d] (2019-08-02). "The Mayor of Mogadishu Abdirahman Omar Osman died after being injured in Al Shabab bombing. He started his political career as a council worker and activist in London. I spoke to his son @1MohamedOmar about his life and impact in both cities. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0007869 …pic.twitter.com/QPKQkmPgQB" (Tweet). Retrieved 2019-10-14 – via Twitter.
  33. ↑ "British Somalis fear backlash after Kenya attack". AFP. 2015-03-25. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
  34. ↑ "International Somali Awards celebrates achievements of an underrated community". Metro. 2018-04-06. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
  35. ↑ "Full New Year's Honours list 2019 - the new MBEs, OBEs, Knights, Dames and more". Metro. 2018-12-29. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  36. ↑ WARKA AADAN MATAAN OO AH WIIL SOOMAALIYEED OO BILAD SHARAF LAGU GUDOON SIIYAY INGIRIISKA 21 04 2019, retrieved 2019-10-14
  37. ↑ "New Years Honours 2019: West London and women win big". KCW Today. 2019-01-10. Archived from the original on 2019-01-15. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
  38. ↑ "Somali-Brit honoured by Royal Family with order of chivalry". www.hiiraan.com. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
  39. ↑ Bax-WLON, Steve (2014-05-14). "In Pictures: The 2014 Pride in Our People Awards". getwestlondon. Retrieved 2019-10-13.

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