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03 October 2016
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Young people in Mogadishu tackle health issues
Fifty-six young people in Somalia have been sharing experiences and debating on reproductive health issues affecting the youth through a series of weekly health talks that went on…
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12 September 2016
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In readiness with reproductive health kits for crisis situations
The Puntland State of Somalia is strengthening its efforts to be ready to respond to reproductive health needs during crisis situations, particularly among women and girls of…
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05 September 2016
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Puntland passes law against sexual offences
The Puntland Parliament on August 2016 passed a law criminalising all sexual offences in the Puntland State of Somalia. The parliamentary session, which passed the Sexual Offence…
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31 August 2016
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Somaliland delivering hope and saving lives in drought affected areas
UNFPA, in collaboration with the Somaliland Nursing and Midwifery Association and the Ministry of Health, has been supporting maternal and child health facilities and referral…
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28 August 2016
Press Release
African leaders, partners commit to actions to empower youth, women to transform Africa
African, Japanese and other leaders at the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), in Nairobi, agreed today on more international actions to…
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11 August 2016
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Puntland first lady fundraises for fistula campaign
The first lady of the Puntland State of Somalia, Dr. Hodan Said Isse on August 11 2016, hosted a social awareness and fundraising event at the Puntland State University in support…
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08 August 2016
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Seeking peace especially for women and children
Statement by UNFPA Somalia Deputy Representative Grace Kyeyune at the opening ceremony of a poster exhibition at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, the UN headquarters in…
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29 July 2016
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Saving mothers and babies in humanitarian emergencies
Hinda Guled, 29, recently delivered a baby girl at Garowe General Hospital. Her husband, Farah, describes the delivery as a miracle because Hinda almost died giving birth. She was…
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26 July 2016
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Puntland to conduct obstetric fistula repairs
The Ministry of Health in Puntland in conjunction with an international medical humanitarian organisation, Physicians Across Continents (PAC), will carry out obstetric fistula…
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