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Education | UNICEF provides displaced children with access to learning The prolongated drought in Somalia has exacted an extensive toll on access to education, with an estimated 3.85 million children and school personnel requiring humanitarian education assistance, and some 1.7 million of them being…

Mogadishu – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Somalia today congratulated Somali women for their continued contributions to their country’s development. “From peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts, to the stabilization activities in areas recently recovered from…

Mogadishu – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Somalia today congratulated Somali women for their continued contributions to their country’s development. “From peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts, to the stabilization activities in areas recently recovered from…

Bosaso – Somalia has around 2.9 million internally displaced people (IDPs). Their opportunities for a normal life have been disrupted by being forced to move due to conflict and climate change. Of these, some 300,000 are estimated to be school-age children. For them, the displacement also means a…

Mogadishu – As Somalia enters the Holy Month of Ramadan, the United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest wishes to all Somalis. “The period ahead is a special time of prayer and reflection, as well as a time to show compassion for the most vulnerable members of society. On behalf of the United…

Mogadishu – Marking the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts to rid Somalia of the threat from explosive ordnance. “Whether measured in the number of casualties or the scope of economic impediment…

Mogadishu – As Somalia enters the Holy Month of Ramadan, the United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest wishes to all Somalis. “The period ahead is a special time of prayer and reflection, as well as a time to show compassion for the most vulnerable members of society. On behalf of the United…

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Humanitarian | OCHA coordinates humanitarian response in Laascaanood Humanitarian partners stepped up efforts to assist people affected by conflict in Laascaanood. OCHA coordinated the response in the areas accessible to the humanitarian workers. In addition, the Humanitarian Coordinator authorised…

Mogadishu – Marking the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts to rid Somalia of the threat from explosive ordnance. “Whether measured in the number of casualties or the scope of economic impediment…

Your Excellency Mr. President, Dear members of the press, I am happy to be back in Somalia, six years after my first visit as Secretary-General, not to mention the many visits as High Commissioner for Refugees during more than 10 years. And I want to thank President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the…

Your Excellency Mr. President, Dear members of the press, I am happy to be back in Somalia, six years after my first visit as Secretary-General, not to mention the many visits as High Commissioner for Refugees during more than 10 years. And I want to thank President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the…