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16 January 2025
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Japan's Lifesaving Support: Transforming Maternal Healthcare in Somalia
In Somalia, many women face significant challenges in accessing healthcare during pregnancy. However, there is hope. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) operates a Mobile…
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26 December 2024
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KSrelief's Support in Hawa’s Path to Renewal
Hawa Awil Yusuf, a 20-year-old woman from a rural village in Bakool, Lower Shabelle State, endured unimaginable hardship at a young age. Married at just 15, she faced her first…
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18 December 2024
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KSrelief Restores Hope: Fatima’s Journey from Tragedy to Triumph
At just 17 years old, Fatima, a young mother from Baneeneey in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia, faced unimaginable challenges. Her first pregnancy, initially smooth, ended in…
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02 December 2024
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Empowering Midwives for Crisis Response: Strength, Resilience, and Hope
In a world increasingly impacted by emergencies and crises, the ability to respond swiftly and effectively to the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of affected…
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11 November 2024
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Empowering Midwives: A Collaborative Step Towards Strengthening Maternal Healthcare in Somalia
In a significant milestone toward improving maternal and newborn health in Somalia, UNFPA Somalia recently facilitated a crucial workshop in Kenya to help establish a national…
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31 October 2024
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Farewell Ceremony for 17 UNFPA Youth Fellows in Mogadishu, Somalia
The UNFPA Somalia Youth Fellowship Programme has successfully offered young Somalis an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in areas central to UNFPA’s mandate. As…
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22 October 2024
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Dr. Mary Otieno's Remarks at the Launch of the KOICA-Funded Project
I am honored to stand before you today as we officially launch the KOICA-UNFPA project, a collaboration that symbolizes hope and a brighter future for the people of Somalia. This…
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22 October 2024
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KOICA, UNFPA, and Federal Government of Somalia Launch New Project to Build Resilience in Somalia’s Humanitarian Response
Mogadishu, 22 October 2024 - KOICA, UNFPA, and the Federal Government of Somalia have launched a joint project to improve access to quality and integrated life-saving maternal…
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11 October 2024
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A Mother’s Pledge: Halima Yusuf’s Fight Against FGM
Halima Yusuf, a devoted mother living in Jowhar, has made it her mission to protect her daughters, Maandeeq and Nasra, from the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)…
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