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20 October 2023
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UNFPA Somalia Partners with TRACE to Raise Awareness for Women and Girls Affected by Humanitarian Crises
Kigali, October 20, 2023 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Somalia Country Office has adopted an innovative approach to raise awareness and funds for the ongoing…
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11 October 2023
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Healthier Somali Women and Girls Project: UNFPA, UNICEF and USAID Join Government to Spotlight Girl Child Rights in Somalia
Top officials from the country offices of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Federal Government of Somalia, and the…
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02 October 2023
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UNFPA's Mobile Maternity Clinic Saves Lives in Somalia's IDP Settlements
In the face of Somalia's prolonged drought and conflict, 20-year-old Ubah Hassan was forced to flee her hometown of Baidoa in the Bay Region, seeking safety and a fresh start…
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26 September 2023
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Trusting the process: family planning and contraceptive uptake in Somalia
Celebrated on every 26 September, World Contraception Day highlights the necessity of family planning in the lives of people around the world. Nearly 30 years ago, delegates of…
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24 September 2023
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Mobile Maternity Clinic Opens Doors in Kismayo, Somalia, to Provide Essential Healthcare Services to Vulnerable Communities
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) country office in Somalia, in partnership with the state Ministry of Health, launched a Mobile Maternity Clinic (MMC) in Kismayo,…
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21 September 2023
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Empowering Women, Girls, and the Youth is the Pathway to Lasting Peace
Peace is not merely the absence of conflict; it is the foundation upon which societies flourish, and individuals thrive. It provides the necessary conditions for progress,…
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13 September 2023
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From Desperation to Empowerment: A Mother's Journey of Resilience and Success
When a 45-year-old single mother, grappling with the devastating effects of drought and displacement, received a one-time cash assistance of USD 50.00, it was the start of a new…
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11 September 2023
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Empowering Women Through Tailoring: Maryan's Journey in Somalia
In the bustling town of Bosaso in Puntland state, Maryan, a resilient and widowed woman, is making waves. Head of a family of seven, she represents the unwavering strength and…
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04 September 2023
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From Despair to Empowerment: Miido's Journey of Healing and Hope
Miido Iyow Aden's journey commenced in the dusty village of Qoryoley. Her homeland, like many others, had been ravaged by the relentless combination of conflict and drought. It…
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