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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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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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