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05 June 2017
Strengthened efforts to serve the Somali girl child
The girl child was the center of discussions and debate at a joint initiative organized by UNFPA in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden on 26 May 2017. The event was attended…
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05 June 2017
Press Release
Government of Finland grants UNFPA Somalia Two Million Euro for health, gender and population and development programmes in Somalia
The Government of Finland and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Somalia have signed an agreement under which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland has provided a…
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29 May 2017
Fistula survivor excels after repair
Now, one year after accessing fistula repair services, Khadra is a proud owner of a thriving shop selling different kinds of merchandise. She is determined to help other women and…
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26 May 2017
Religious Scholars in Puntland develop birth spacing behavior change communication strategies
Religious scholars in Puntland on 11 May 2017 approved the Somali language version of the book “Family Planning in the Legacy of Islam” and proceeded to develop behavior change…
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23 May 2017
Puntland vows to End Obstetric Fistula
On the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, 23 May 2017, the Puntland Ministry of Health and UNFPA convened a high profile ceremony to commemorate the occasion. The purpose…
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08 May 2017
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Somalia Prime Minister leads Midwifery Day celebrations
Somalia commemorated the International Day of the Midwife on 8 May 2017 with pomp and splendor at a function held at the Mogadishu Police Academy. Somalia Prime Minister His…
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04 May 2017
Puntland celebrates International Day of the
The Puntland Association of Midwives (PAM), together with Puntland Ministry of Health, Haji Abdi midwifery students, health service providers and civil society organizations…
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14 April 2017
Press Release
Somali drought heightens risk to mothers during pregnancy and childbirth
UNFPA is appealing to international donors for funding of $24 million for the Somalia humanitarian response for reproductive health and to protect women and girls from gender…
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10 April 2017
Press Release
UNFPA donates ambulance towards the reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality among Somali women and newborns
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund today handed over an ambulance, donated by the People of Japan, to the Ministry of Health in Somaliland as part of collaborative efforts…
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