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22 December 2023
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UNFPA Somalia Launches SoYo Fellowship to Empower Somali Youth
Mogadishu, December 21, 2023 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) successfully launched the Somali Youth (SoYo) Fellowship Programme today. The Fellowship programme aims…
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21 December 2023
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Statement by UNFPA Representative Niyi Ojuolape on the death of Hon. Khadija Mohamed Diriye, Minister of Women and Human Rights Development
In heartfelt remembrance of Minister Khadija Mohamed Diriye, we express our deepest sorrow at her passing. A beacon for women’s rights, her legacy is etched in her tireless…
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17 December 2023
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Empowering Somalia's Future: UNFPA, FBA, and MOYS Lead Successful National Forum on Youth and Democracy
December 17, 2023, Mogadishu: The National Forum on Youth, Elections, and Democratization marked a significant milestone in fostering youth engagement and shaping Somalia's…
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13 December 2023
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KSrelief and UNFPA Restoring Hope: Abshiro’s Triumph Over Fistula
Bakool, Somalia - 24 years old Abshiro Ali Adan, overcame the hardships of living with obstetric fistula, a crippling and isolating condition, through a life-changing surgery…
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04 December 2023
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Istahil's Recovery: Life-Altering Assistance of KSrelief and UNFPA in Rehabilitating Fistula Survivors in Somalia
Istahil's extraordinary journey unfolds within the heart of a small village in the Bardhere district, nestled in the southwestern Gedo region of Somalia. Her challenges echo those…
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30 November 2023
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UNFPA's Mobile Maternity Clinics Bring Hope to Pregnant Women Amidst Multifaceted Crisis in Somalia
In the midst of Somalia’s multifaceted crisis encompassing security, severe drought, hunger, and flooding, displaced women in Somalia face immense challenges, particularly when it…
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23 November 2023
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Securing the rights of Somali women and girls through legislation: Reflecting on the Somali female MPs’ study tour in Nigeria
Between 13-19 November 2022, Somali female members of parliament (MPs) embarked on a study tour to Nigeria. Facilitated by the United Nations Population Fund in Somalia, the visit…
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21 November 2023
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Visit of Somali Female Parliamentarians to Nigerian Senate & Parliament Leadership - Official Report
A delegation of female Somali parliamentarians visited Nigeria from 13-15 November 2023 for a study tour. The visit, facilitated by the United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA)…
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10 November 2023
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Rekindling Hope: Habiba's Journey of Survival and Empowerment
In the heart of Somalia's arid Baidoa region, Habiba Hassan embarked on a poignant journey through the shadows of drought and conflict, leading her to the Walag camp for…
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