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Young people gain economic empowerment through innovations
The Dalbile youth fund, which provides grants to youth startups after going through boot camp for ideation and extensive mentorship and coaching on... Read more
Upholding the dignity of vulnerable women and girls during humanitarian crises
As part of the response to women and girls' specific needs, UNFPA Somalia and its partner Somali Birth Attendants Cooperative Organisation (... Read more
Call on the Government of Somalia to commit to ending FGM by passing law prohibiting the practice
“FGM is a harmful practice that scars girls and women and endangers their health for life depriving them of their rights and denying them the chance... Read more
Call centre for women aspiring for leadership positions established in Mogadishu
A call centre for women aspiring for leadership positions has been established in Mogadishu by the Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development... Read more
Somaliland youth benefit from the Socio-Economic Empowerment of Youth Project
Asturakaaba Fashion Designs is a tailor enterprise in Somaliland that designs and makes women’s clothes, but business slowed for the clothes company... Read more
COVID-19 isolation area for pregnant and lactating women established in Puntland
Since its establishment, the COVID-19 isolation area has provided access to life-saving Emergency Obstetric Care, and Neonatal Care (EmONC) services... Read more
Somalia, UN renew promise to deliver health for all, using Universal Health Coverage, urge partners to do the same
On International Universal Health Coverage Day, the Somali Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United... Read more
The European Union celebrates Human Rights Day with Somali Partners, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Somali Arts Foundation in support of Youth and Art
Today, the European Union and its partners have joined hands to celebrate Human Rights Day. On this significant day, the European Union remains fully... Read more
UNFPA Somalia forges strong partnerships in Puntland
The President of Puntland State of Somalia, His Excellency Said Cabdullahi Deni, has commended UNFPA Somalia for the good cooperation with the... Read more
Saving the lives of Somali mothers and newborns amid COVID-19
The Federal Ministry of Health and Human Services in Somalia, under the leadership of the Minister Her Excellency Dr. Fawziya Abikar, with the... Read more