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03 September 2023
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The Headies and UNFPA Somalia Join Forces to Amplify the Voices of Women and Girls in Crisis-Stricken Somalia
Atlanta, September 3, 2023 - The Headies, a leading hip-hop awards platform, and UNFPA Somalia, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, have partnered to bring…
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28 August 2023
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A Mother's Journey: Finding Hope and Support in the Midst of Adversity
In the heart of El Jale, an IDP camp in Kismayo, Somalia, resides a young woman named Nurto Osman, whose strength and resilience have been tested through the trials of life. Nurto…
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18 August 2023
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World Humanitarian Day: Honoring humanitarian workers who deliver life-saving services
Given the ongoing challenges of protracted conflict and climate mishaps like drought and floods, the humanitarian component of our work as UNFPA Somalia is of exceptional…
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17 August 2023
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A Call to Action: UNFPA's Ojuolape Addresses African Youth at SDG Summit, Emphasizes need for Youth Spaces to Enhance Capacity and Innovation
The Representative of UNFPA Somalia, Niyi Ojuolape, addressed youth and delegates at the ongoing 5th African Youth SDG Summit in Lusaka, Zambia, on August 16, 2023. In his speech,…
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16 August 2023
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Somalia Launches Landmark Report on Population Development with UNFPA Support
Mogadishu, Somalia - The Federal Government of Somalia has taken a momentous step towards promoting the rights and well-being of its citizens with the launch of the 'ICPD 30…
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12 August 2023
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I’ve witnessed the resilience of young people. I know the youth of Somalia are ready.
A little over a year ago, I arrived in Somalia to lead the country programme of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), fully aware of the country’s promises and challenges…
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12 August 2023
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Overcoming Adversity: Hamda Saed's Journey of Empowerment with UNFPA's Y-PEER Programs
Literacy, Skills Training, and Determination Lead to a Better Future Garowe, Puntland - Hamda Saed, a 20-year-old mother of two, has defied the odds and transformed her life…
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05 August 2023
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Strengthening Healthcare in Somalia: UNFPA and Swedish Government Collaborate to Inaugurate Vital Blood Bank
In a remarkable stride towards improving healthcare in Somalia, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Swedish Government, with additional support from Governments of…
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21 July 2023
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Stone-laying ceremony at Galmudug State as work commences on UNFPA-supported Youth Centre
Work on the Galmudug Youth Centre has officially begun as part of efforts by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to support the aspirations of young people in Somalia. The…
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