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10 March 2017
Press Release
UNFPA drought response in Puntland
In response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the ongoing drought in Somalia, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is contributing lifesaving assistance through the…
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21 February 2017
News
Serving women facing drought in Somaliland
According to the United Nations, the humanitarian situation in Somaliland and throughout Somalia is rapidly deteriorating. Out of 12.3 million Somalis, over half – 6.2 million –…
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15 February 2017
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Somalia Representative - Conference on Urban Innovation for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
We at UNFPA are pleased to be part of this innovative initiative because Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights are at the heart of what we do. The rights and dignity of all…
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13 February 2017
News
Somaliland commemorates anti-FGM Day
Somaliland on 6 February commemorated the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) together with civil society organisations with support from UNFPA…
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07 February 2017
Press Release
Japan grants UNFPA 1.067 million US dollars for health system strengthening in Somalia
The Government of Japan announced on 31 January that it has granted 1.067 million US dollars to UNFPA Somalia to support programmes aimed at health system strengthening in Somalia…
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06 February 2017
Statement
Speech on anti-FGM Day by Bakhtior Kadirov UNFPA Head of Garowe Sub-Office
Female genital mutilation is still a widespread and deeply entrenched social convention. According to the most recent survey, 77 percent have had female genital mutilation and of…
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31 January 2017
News
Puntland enforces sexual offences law
Five men have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from five to ten years, for gang raping a 16-year-old girl in Puntland, Somalia. The court ruling is being seen as significant…
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25 January 2017
News
Thousands reached in reproductive health campaign
It was early morning when a young sheikh, Abdi Iidan, and his wife joined the long queue leading to a tent in Morodijeex, in north-western Somalia. Mr. Iidan stood out from the…
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16 January 2017
News
Moving CARMMA to the next level: focusing on young mothers
The Puntland State of Somalia is strengthening political commitment and leadership in increasing public awareness about the status of young mothers and the seriousness of the…
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