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07 May 2021
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Menstrual hygiene campaign launched across Somalia
The majority of young girls in the Somali capital have missed classes during their menstruation period affecting their performance in school. Many girls and women across the…
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06 May 2021
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Youth living with disabilities kick of mask-up campaign for vulnerable populations
“As the COVID-19 pandemic situation worsens, we have launched the campaign to contain the spread of the pandemic. We are very proud to start this unique campaign, giving…
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30 April 2021
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Empowering Mogadishu youth through skills training and startup businesses
Deeqo Abukar Abdullahi was among the first cohort of youth to enrol at the Abdiaziz Youth Center run by Mercy-USA for Aid and Development with support from UNFPA Somalia. A total…
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29 April 2021
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Somalia’s maternal health workforce faces a shortage of midwives willing to relocate
A deployment policy for nurses and midwives in Somalia was developed in 2019. It emphasizes the transparent selection and recruitment process and equitable distribution of…
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16 March 2021
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Zamzam breaks gender stereotypes through art
She recently attended the body mapping workshop organized and funded by UNFPA Somalia. ZamZam says the workshop helped her discover that she can paint from the heart; she can…
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02 March 2021
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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 27 February 2021 in Kismayo,…
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17 February 2021
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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 (SBACO) has distributed 300 dignity kits…
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06 February 2021
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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 to reach their full potential,…
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31 January 2021
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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 with financial and technical…
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