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21 February 2024
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Empowering Somali Women: A Conversation with Parliamentary Leaders
In recent a meeting convened by the the Speaker of Somali Federal Parliament, Sheik Adam Mohamed Nour 'Madobe', I had the honor of leading a delegation of UN colleagues,…
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06 February 2024
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United Front Against FGM: UNFPA, UNICEF, MoWHRD Call for Action
Mogadishu: In a collaboration organised by the Federal Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development (MWHRD) alongside the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), a gathering of…
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06 February 2024
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JOINT DECLARATION AGAINST FGM
As we commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Children's Fund …
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03 January 2024
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Saciido's Journey: UNFPA's Commitment to Maternal Health Amid Floods
Baydhabo, Bay, Somalia: Among the millions of Somalis affected by the recent floods, Saciido Ali Abdirahman is a 24-year-old, poor, and internally displaced mother of three…
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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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