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Securing the rights of Somali women and girls through legislation: Reflecting on the Somali female MPs’ study tour in Nigeria
Between 13-19 November 2022, Somali female members of parliament (MPs) embarked on a study tour to Nigeria. Facilitated by the United Nations... Read more
Visit of Somali Female Parliamentarians to Nigerian Senate & Parliament Leadership - Official Report
A delegation of female Somali parliamentarians visited Nigeria from 13-15 November 2023 for a study tour. The visit, facilitated by the United... Read more
Rekindling Hope: Habiba's Journey of Survival and Empowerment
In the heart of Somalia's arid Baidoa region, Habiba Hassan embarked on a poignant journey through the shadows of drought and conflict, leading... Read more
UNFPA Somalia Partners with TRACE to Raise Awareness for Women and Girls Affected by Humanitarian Crises
Kigali, October 20, 2023 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Somalia Country Office has adopted an innovative approach to raise awareness... Read more
Healthier Somali Women and Girls Project: UNFPA, UNICEF and USAID Join Government to Spotlight Girl Child Rights in Somalia
Top officials from the country offices of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Federal... Read more
UNFPA's Mobile Maternity Clinic Saves Lives in Somalia's IDP Settlements
In the face of Somalia's prolonged drought and conflict, 20-year-old Ubah Hassan was forced to flee her hometown of Baidoa in the Bay Region,... Read more
Trusting the process: family planning and contraceptive uptake in Somalia
Celebrated on every 26 September, World Contraception Day highlights the necessity of family planning in the lives of people around the world. Nearly... Read more
Mobile Maternity Clinic Opens Doors in Kismayo, Somalia, to Provide Essential Healthcare Services to Vulnerable Communities
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) country office in Somalia, in partnership with the state Ministry of Health, launched a Mobile Maternity... Read more
Empowering Women, Girls, and the Youth is the Pathway to Lasting Peace
Peace is not merely the absence of conflict; it is the foundation upon which societies flourish, and individuals thrive. It provides the necessary... Read more
From Desperation to Empowerment: A Mother's Journey of Resilience and Success
When a 45-year-old single mother, grappling with the devastating effects of drought and displacement, received a one-time cash assistance of USD 50.... Read more