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21 July 2023
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Stone-laying ceremony at Galmudug State

Stone-laying ceremony at Galmudug State as work commences on UNFPA-supported Youth Centre

Work on the Galmudug Youth Centre has officially begun as part of efforts by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to support the aspirations of... Read more

18 July 2023
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UNFPA Delegation meets with the Prime Minister of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre

World Population Day 2023: Somali PM, Hamza Abdi Barre lauds govt partnership with UNFPA-Somalia in promoting education and empowerment for women and girls

The Prime Minster of Somalia, His Excellency, Hamza Abdi Barre recognized the crucial partnership of UNFPA-Somalia and the government on population... Read more

16 July 2023
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Luul Mustaf with her 2 children at Khada IDP Camp

Vital Support for Survivors of Conflict and Drought

In the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia, stands the Kahda makeshift settlement, where Luul Mustaf, a brave twenty-year-old mother, seeks refuge with her... Read more

6 July 2023
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Nadifo with a SBACO Mobile Outreach team staff inside her IDP shelter

Mobile Outreach Teams Provide Lifeline for Vulnerable and displaced Populations in Somalia

Beletweyne - 38 year old Nadifo, found herself in deep distress after devastating floods forced her to flee her home, in May 2023. Leaving behind... Read more

25 June 2023
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Somali daughter

Fathers’ Day Reminiscences: Rising to the challenge of protecting the Girl Child

One week ago, the world celebrated fathers on Father’s Day commemoration on June 18. The event rightly applauds fathers for their sacrifices for... Read more

19 June 2023
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A counseling session involving a UNFPA employee and a survivor

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: UNFPA expresses concern over rise in sexual and gender-based violence in conflict zones

UNFPA’s Executive Director (ED), Dr. Natalia Kanem, has called on the global community to rise to the hidden crisis of sexual violence in conflict... Read more

18 June 2023
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UNFPA & KSrelief Project Launch

UNFPA and KS-Relief Collaborate to Enhance Maternal and Reproductive Health in Somalia

Mogadishu, 18th June 2023 - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Somalia and King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KS Relief)... Read more

23 May 2023
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Patient and midwife at Hargeisa Group Hospital

Daynille: A Hope for Fistula Patients in Somalia

Six years ago, Astur was joyfully awaiting the birth of her first child. Like many Somali women, she got pregnant as a teenager. Unfortunately, she... Read more

21 May 2023
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Students of Beauty Salon and Henna Course at the Abdiaziz Youth Center

Empowering Somali Youth: The Transformative Impact of the Abdiaziz Youth Friendly Center

Located in the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia, the Abdiaziz Youth Friendly Center is a beacon of hope, igniting possibilities and paving the way for a... Read more

15 May 2023
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Muna Mohamed Ali

From Refugee Holding Ground to Youth Empowerment Hub: The Inspiring Transformation of HIRAAL Youth Center

HIRAAL Youth Center, located in Hargeisa, Somaliland, was once a sanctuary for those who had nowhere else to turn. Today, it stands as a symbol of... Read more

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