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06 February 2017
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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
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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
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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
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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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30 December 2016
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New Somali midwifery curriculum gets international recognition
A new midwifery curriculum for Somali midwifery schools has been approved by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) as adequately meeting globally accepted midwifery…
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19 December 2016
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Young girls taking up the fight against gender based violence
Young girls, including adolescents, from internally displaced persons (IDPs) settlements and host communities in Garowe and Bosaso in the Puntland State of Somalia are taking up…
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16 December 2016
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Puntland pioneering a law against sexual offences
National authorities in the Puntland State of Somalia, led by the Ministry of Justice and Religious Affairs (MoJRAR), on November 29, 2016 launched the first ever Sexual Offences…
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17 November 2016
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Development of the Somali midwifery strategy initiated
The development of a Somali Midwifery Strategy to contribute to the midwifery profession and service development has been initiated. The process is part of the overall Health…
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12 November 2016
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Young Somalis position themselves for the country’s development
The youth in Somalia are positioning themselves to play an active role in the implementation of the country’s National Development Plan (NDP) and the Sustainable Development Goals…
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