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23 November 2023
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President of the Nigerian Senate, H.E., Godswill Akpabio [middle in blue] with a section of the Somali delegates (Photo: YouthHu

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

21 November 2023
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Deputy Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representative, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Ikpeazu Kalu (middle) and female Somali MPs delegation

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

10 November 2023
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KSrelief-funded UNFPA outreach by READO

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

20 October 2023
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UNFPA x Trace

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

11 October 2023
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Ribbon cutting ceremony during the launch of the project

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

2 October 2023
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Ubah, attended to by Daynile MMC skilled midwife, with her newborn baby

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

26 September 2023
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Niyi Ojuolape, Representative UNFPA Somalia.

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

24 September 2023
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The Mobile Maternity Clinic in Kismayo Town

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

21 September 2023
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Youth workshop on Peace-Building

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

13 September 2023
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Economic Empowerment: Samda at her grocery shop

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

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