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At start of global campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, UN highlights need for progress in Somalia
PRESS STATEMENT 26/2019 Mogadishu – At the start of the annual global 16-day campaign against sexual and gender-based violence, the United Nations in Somalia today highlighted the importance of progress in this area. “Gender…
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On delays to Somaliland parliamentary and local council elections
Mogadishu – We, the undersigned regional and international partners* of Somaliland, recall the significant agreement between political parties in July 2019 which recognised the “critical importance of holding the long due…
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International partners welcome recent political engagement in Somalia
Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* (listed below) welcome the recent meeting between President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo and two former Presidents, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Sheikh Sharif, which discussed…
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International partners welcome recent political engagement in Somalia
Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* (listed below) welcome the recent meeting between President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo and two former Presidents, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Sheikh Sharif, which discussed…
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Mohamed Ali Farah: ‘If not me, then who?’
Mohamed Ali Farah is passionate about the rights of a disabled people in Somalia – so much so that he has dedicated his life to fighting for their rights and established a non-governmental organization (NGO) to help achieve…
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Learning first-hand of peace and political participation challenges, UN envoy to African Union wraps up first visit to Somalia
Mogadishu – Wrapping up her first visit to Somalia, a senior United Nations official charged with the world body's relations with the African Union (AU) today highlighted the “unique situation” the country finds itself in…
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On International Anti-Corruption Day, UN envoy highlights importance of strengthening rule of law
Mogadishu – Marking International Anti-Corruption Day, the United Nations envoy to Somalia today welcomed the country’s progress in strengthening the rule of law and building accountable and transparent institutions and…
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On International Anti-Corruption Day, UN envoy highlights importance of strengthening rule of law
PRESS STATEMENT 27/2019 Mogadishu – Marking International Anti-Corruption Day, the United Nations envoy to Somalia today welcomed the country’s progress in strengthening the rule of law and building accountable and…
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On Human Rights Day, UN envoy calls on Somali youth to build on progress
Mogadishu – On the occasion of Human Rights Day, the UN envoy to Somalia today called on the country’s youth to build on progress made to date in enshrining human rights as a vital foundation of their society. “The promotion…
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On Human Rights Day, UN envoy calls on Somali youth to build on progress
PRESS STATEMENT 28/2019 Mogadishu – On the occasion of Human Rights Day, the UN envoy to Somalia today called on the country’s youth to build on progress made to date in enshrining human rights as a vital foundation of their…
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African Union, European Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development and United Nations hold consultations in Baidoa
Baidoa – As 2019 draws to a close, representatives of the African Union, European Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development and United Nations today visited Baidoa, capital of South West State, in the first of a…
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African Union, European Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development and United Nations hold consultations in Baidoa
Baidoa – As 2019 draws to a close, representatives of the African Union, European Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development and United Nations today visited Baidoa, capital of South West State, in the first of a…