16 January 2025
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In the wake of violence and displacement in the rural areas of Bay and Bakool, communities were left to pick up the pieces of shattered lives. Among those affected was 25-year-old…
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Baidoa, Somalia — In the heart of drought-stricken Southwest Somalia, where the arid winds carry stories of displacement and struggle, hope has found a new voice through the…
Read story08 January 2025
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In Baidoa, Somalia, limited access to quality maternal healthcare has historically posed significant risks to mothers and newborns. The situation is particularly acute in…
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In the heart of an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, where families live in temporary shelters, Dahaba’s journey of motherhood unfolded under the most challenging of…
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The Ministry of Health of Somalia, with support from UNFPA Somalia, recently held an event to emphasize the importance of family planning in reducing maternal and neonatal…
Read story26 December 2024
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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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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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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…
Read story11 November 2024
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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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