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11 October 2024
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A Mother’s Pledge: Halima Yusuf’s Fight Against FGM
Halima Yusuf, a devoted mother living in Jowhar, has made it her mission to protect her daughters, Maandeeq and Nasra, from the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)…
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04 September 2024
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Strengthening Family Planning Services in Somalia: UNFPA and Federal Ministry of Health Lead Key Training in Baidoa
Baidoa, Southwest State, Somalia – From August 28 to September 3, 2024, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health,…
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22 August 2024
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Nomads No More: How Climate Change Forces Nomads to Urban Life
Climate change has drastically impacted the livelihoods of Somalia’s nomadic population, which constitutes a significant portion of the country. As part of this year’s World…
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12 August 2024
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UNFPA Somalia Representative a.i. Dr. Mary Otieno's Message on International Youth Day, 2024
Today, we celebrate International Youth Day 2024 under the theme “Clicks to progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” This theme highlights the critical role…
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12 August 2024
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Celebrating International Youth Day 2024: UNFPA Somalia Empowers Youth through Digital Platforms at Youth Centers
On August 12, 2024, UNFPA Somalia celebrated International Youth Day, reinforcing its commitment to empowering young people across the country. This year’s theme, “From Clicks to…
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12 August 2024
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Empowering the Next Generation: Mustafa's Digital Journey to Success
As the world marks International Youth Day with the theme "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development," the story of Mustafa Mohamed, a 26-year…
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15 July 2024
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Empowering the Youth: The Impact of the UNFPA Youth Fellowship Initiative
Mogadishu, December 21, 2023 – In Mogadishu, 22-year-old Osama’s life has taken a significant turn thanks to the Somali Youth (SoYo) Fellowship, a new initiative by the United…
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12 July 2024
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From Fleeing Drought to Flourishing Beauty: Japan's Transformative Support in Doolow
In the dusty, arid plains of Jubaland, where the land was once lush and green, life took a devastating turn for 17-year-old Farhio Abdi and her family. January 2023 marked the…
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11 July 2024
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To Leave no one Behind, Count Everyone.
On this World Population Day 2024, UNFPA joins the Government and partners to reflect on the strides made since the 1994 International Conference on Population Development …
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