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26 April 2023
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From Pregnancy to Postpartum: The Lifesaving Role of the Mohamed Moge Maternal and Child Health Center
Maternal and child health is a critical concern in many parts of the world, as women and families often face significant challenges in accessing necessary healthcare services and…
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26 April 2023
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The Vital Role of Midwives in Maternal and Child Health
Midwives are the backbone of maternal and child healthcare in many communities around the world. They provide essential care before, during, and after childbirth, ensuring that…
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28 March 2023
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UNFPA Launches Mobile Maternity System to Scale-Up the Humanitarian Response in Somalia
Mogadishu (27 March, 2023) - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has launched a Mobile Maternity System as part of efforts to scale up its humanitarian response in Somalia…
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09 March 2023
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Overcoming Trauma: Halima's Journey to Healing and Hope
22-year-old Halima's* life took a dramatic turn when an unforgiving drought forced her family to flee their home in Misir, Somalia. Settling in the Sarmanwey IDP camp in Baidoa,…
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08 March 2023
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Message for International Women’s Day 2023
On this International Women's Day, let us celebrate the achievements of women and girls around the world, particularly in Somalia. Despite the many challenges they face, I am…
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23 February 2023
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Teenage Girl Survives Forced Abortions and Abuse, Receives Support to Rebuild Her Life
Lul, a 19-year-old girl, has endured a series of traumatic experiences, shattering her dreams of a better life. Over the past few years, she has silently suffered through two…
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17 February 2023
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LAS’ANOD CRISIS: UNFPA SOMALIA RAISES ALARMS ON THE DEVASTATING IMPACT ON WOMEN AND GIRLS
The escalating conflict in Las'anod is yet another crisis facing Somalia, a country already grappling with a severe drought and ongoing security challenges. Las’anod city is…
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06 February 2023
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A Call to Action against Female Genital Mutilation in Somalia
I am writing this op-ed to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and to call for an end to this gross violation of human rights and…
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31 December 2022
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Women and Girls in Somalia Face Critical Life-threating Drought and Conflict Situations
Somalia experienced a devastating drought in 2022, affecting nearly half of its entire population, or approximately 7.8 million people. Currently, around 7.1 million people are…
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