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Leaving no stone unturned in the fight against FGM
Maryan Mudey Abukar, 19, from Hudur, Bakool region underwent female genital mutilation (FGM) when she was just six years old. She was married at the... Read more
Providing quality midwifery care amid crisis
Meanwhile, Ms. Garad and her team of community midwives continue on their quest to provide life-saving support during pregnancy and delivery while... Read more
FGM and child marriage survivor leads fight against the harmful practices
After joining the basketball team, Najma’s passion to contribute towards ending early marriage and FGM grew. She was subsequently given a chance to... Read more
Enforcing the Sexual Offences Law in Puntland
“I had never felt as scared as I did when this man waylaid and raped me that afternoon. He threatened to kill me if I reported to anyone about the... Read more
Midwives fight medicalization of FGM as they lead the campaign to end the practice
UNFPA Somalia Midwifery Specialist Ms. Hawa Abdullahi Elmi says more investment is needed in the midwifery profession, particularly in midwifery... Read more
Serving women affected by a multiple humanitarian situation in Somalia
Misfortune befell Duniya Aliyow Kuusow, 26, a single mother of six who was expecting her seventh baby. She used to farm to fend for herself and her... Read more
As COVID-19 rages on, midwives continue to provide quality care in Somalia
UNFPA Somalia Midwifery Specialist Hawa Abdullahi Elmi said just like Zahra, many midwives continue to work tirelessly on the front line in maternity... Read more
Media personnel rally behind the fight against FGM
Media personnel in Puntland on 25 August 2020 pledged to be champions in promoting the abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and advocate... Read more
Young people fight for empowerment amidst COVID-19
Sumayo Dahir, 17, is a Form 2 student from Abdiaziz district in Mogadishu. She is also a beauty salon trainee at the Mercy-USA Youth-Friendly Center... Read more
UNFPA calls for the passage of a Sexual Offences Bill that is based on human rights & protection of women & girls
It is with great concern that we have learnt about the inaction of the Parliament of Federal Government of Somalia to introduce the Sexual Offences... Read more