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Photo Story: A day in the life of UN Deputy Special Representative Anita Kiki Gbeho
Anita Kiki Gbeho is a long-serving staff member of the United Nations, having served under the blue flag for more than 25 years. Eight months ago, she joined the world body’s operation in Somalia, where she serves as the UN…
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International partners call for credible House of the People Elections
Mogadishu - International partners* urge the completion of inclusive and credible House of the People elections acceptable by all electoral stakeholders and the Somali people according to a published timetable, by 24 December…
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International partners call for credible House of the People Elections
Mogadishu – International partners* urge the completion of inclusive and credible House of the People elections acceptable by all electoral stakeholders and the Somali people according to a published timetable, by 24 December…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Somalia
New York, 26 November 2021 - The Secretary-General strongly condemns yesterday’s deadly terrorist attack on a United Nations-affiliated convoy in front of the Mucassar School in Mogadishu, resulting in many casualties. The…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Somalia
New York – The Secretary-General strongly condemns yesterday’s deadly terrorist attack on a United Nations-affiliated convoy in front of the Mucassar School in Mogadishu, resulting in many casualties. The Secretary-General…
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UN Women and Ifrah Foundation sign partnership agreement to fight FGM
Mogadishu - The United Nations in Somalia recently partnered with a leading Somali non-governmental organization to step up the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM) in two of the Horn of Africa country’s Federal…
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A round-up of activities of the UN system in Somalia in November 2021
Humanitarian | OCHA facilitates joint statement on worsening drought On 18 November, OCHA facilitated the release of a joint statement on the worsening drought in the country. The Federal Government of Somalia and the…
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On International Day of Persons With Disabilities, UN calls for increased recognition of persons with disabilities
Mogadishu – On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, calls for increased recognition of the rights of…
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On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UN calls for increased recognition of persons with disabilities
Mogadishu – On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, calls for increased recognition of the rights of…
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On International Anti-Corruption Day, UN Representative highlights importance of robust and accountable institutions
Mogadishu – On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, underlined the importance of building accountable and transparent institutions and…
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On International Anti-Corruption Day, UN Representative highlights importance of robust and accountable institutions
Mogadishu – On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, underlined the importance of building accountable and transparent institutions and…
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On Human Rights Day, UN calls upon Somalis to embrace equality and non-discrimination in all aspects of life
Mogadishu – In marking this year’s Human Rights Day, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia calls on Somalis to unite in upholding the principles of equality and non-discrimination are embedded in all…