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02 October 2018
Statement
UNFPA Representative for Somalia, Mr. Nikolai Botev condemns deaths of 3 young girls following FGM
We are shocked by the deaths of three young girls who died recently in Somalia from complications associated with female genital mutilation (FGM). UNFPA condemns these unnecessary…
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15 August 2018
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Anisa, the girl who escaped early marriage and became a civil engineer
Anisa Ahmed, 21, from Garowe in the Puntland State of Somalia has just graduated from Samara University in Ethiopia with a degree in civil engineering. She fought against all odds…
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01 August 2018
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Young Somalis awarded for embracing social media to influence change
Three young people in Kismayo, Jubaland state of Somalia on July 25 received monetary awards and certificates for exceling in a blogging competition which is part of the…
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31 July 2018
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Somalia announces first prosecution for FGM
Somalia’s Attorney General Ahmed Ali Dahir announced on 25 July the country’s first ever prosecution against female genital mutilation (FGM) following the death of a 10-year-old…
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10 July 2018
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Puntland president pays tribute to UNFPA Somalia
The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Dr. Abdiweli Ali Gaas on July 4 commended UNFPA for being a reliable partner in the quest to improve reproductive health and rights for…
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16 May 2018
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Girls’ basketball as a catalyst for change against harmful practices
Female basketball players in the Puntland State of Somalia continue to raise their voices in support of the campaign towards ending child marriage with financial support from…
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02 May 2018
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Somalia launches the Peace Building Fund
The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) in conjunction with UNFPA Somalia and UN Habitat Somalia on 19 April 2018 launched the Peace Building Fund (PBF) worth $2 Million. The PBF…
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26 March 2018
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Fight against maternal and newborn deaths intensifies in Puntland
The Puntland State of Somalia is stepping up the fight against maternal and newborn births with the First Lady Dr. Hodan Said Isse taking lead in her capacity as Puntland’s…
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13 March 2018
News
Meet Officer Kis Shamis Kabdi Bile, our great advocate against GBV
Ms. Bile also works at the UNFPA-supported women police desk supporting survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). She recently played a key role and supported a case involving a…
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