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30 November 2020
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UNFPA Somalia forges strong partnerships in Puntland

The President of Puntland State of Somalia, His Excellency Said Cabdullahi Deni, has commended UNFPA Somalia for the good cooperation with the... Read more

29 November 2020
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Saving the lives of Somali mothers and newborns amid COVID-19

The Federal Ministry of Health and Human Services in Somalia, under the leadership of the Minister Her Excellency Dr. Fawziya Abikar, with the... Read more

20 November 2020
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 Somalia is one of the countries in the world with the highest prevalence of FGM

Leaving no stone unturned in the fight against FGM

Maryan Mudey Abukar, 19, from Hudur, Bakool region underwent female genital mutilation (FGM) when she was just six years old. She was married at the... Read more

28 October 2020
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Providing quality midwifery care amid crisis

Meanwhile, Ms. Garad and her team of community midwives continue on their quest to provide life-saving support during pregnancy and delivery while... Read more

25 October 2020
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FGM and child marriage survivor leads fight against the harmful practices

After joining the basketball team, Najma’s passion to contribute towards ending early marriage and FGM grew. She was subsequently given a chance to... Read more

23 September 2020
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Enforcing the Sexual Offences Law in Puntland

“I had never felt as scared as I did when this man waylaid and raped me that afternoon. He threatened to kill me if I reported to anyone about the... Read more

20 September 2020
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Midwives in Puntland pledging to fight medicalization of FGM

Midwives fight medicalization of FGM as they lead the campaign to end the practice

UNFPA Somalia Midwifery Specialist Ms. Hawa Abdullahi Elmi says more investment is needed in the midwifery profession, particularly in midwifery... Read more

15 September 2020
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Serving women affected by a multiple humanitarian situation in Somalia

Misfortune befell Duniya Aliyow Kuusow, 26, a single mother of six who was expecting her seventh baby. She used to farm to fend for herself and her... Read more

7 September 2020
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As COVID-19 rages on, midwives continue to provide quality care in Somalia

UNFPA Somalia Midwifery Specialist Hawa Abdullahi Elmi said just like Zahra, many midwives continue to work tirelessly on the front line in maternity... Read more

31 August 2020
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Media personnel rally behind the fight against FGM

Media personnel in Puntland on 25 August 2020 pledged to be champions in promoting the abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and advocate... Read more

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