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11 mothers from one village in Somalia die giving birth in one week
Jamila Garad Ali, 23, is very worried; 11 women from just one rural Somali village, Tulo Ano, died of pregnancy-related causes during the first week... Read more
Young midwife on the frontline
Khadra Osman Ahmed is only 22 but she manages the basic maternal and child health unit at Agabar Mother and Child Health Centre single-handedly. The... Read more
Puntland First Lady leads in the fight against maternal and neonatal deaths
The Puntland State of Somalia continues to step up the fight against maternal and newborn deaths by carrying out high level advocacy events through... Read more
Somali youth engage their peers on political participation and peace building through radio
Youth participation in politics and peace building efforts is increasing in Somalia following a series of live radio talk shows, which have been... Read more
UNFPA Representative for Somalia, Mr. Nikolai Botev condemns FGM deaths of 3 young girls
We are shocked by the deaths of three young girls who died recently in Somalia from complications associated with female genital mutilation (FGM).... Read more
Anisa, the girl who escaped early marriage and became a civil engineer
Anisa Ahmed, 21, from Garowe in the Puntland State of Somalia has just graduated from Samara University in Ethiopia with a degree in civil... Read more
Young Somalis awarded for embracing social media to influence change
Three young people in Kismayo, Jubaland state of Somalia on July 25 received monetary awards and certificates for exceling in a blogging competition... Read more
Somalia announces first prosecution for FGM
Somalia’s Attorney General Ahmed Ali Dahir announced on 25 July the country’s first ever prosecution against female genital mutilation (FGM)... Read more
Puntland president pays tribute to UNFPA Somalia
The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Dr. Abdiweli Ali Gaas on July 4 commended UNFPA for being a reliable partner in the quest to improve... Read more
Girls’ basketball as a catalyst for change against harmful practices
Female basketball players in the Puntland State of Somalia continue to raise their voices in support of the campaign towards ending child marriage... Read more