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30 January 2021
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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 following the COVID-19…
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30 December 2020
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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 to 10 COVID-19 positive…
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14 December 2020
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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 Nations Population Fund (UNFPA),…
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10 December 2020
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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 committed to the respect, the…
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30 November 2020
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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 Government in working towards…
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29 November 2020
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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 support of UNFPA and other partners…
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20 November 2020
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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 tender age of 16. “I bled a…
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28 October 2020
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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 promoting COVID-19 prevention. …
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25 October 2020
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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 attend a trainer of trainers…
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