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Shelter | UN-HABITAT to build 200 shelters for displaced people in Baidoa UN-Habitat began a building project which will see 200 houses constructed via an owner-driven approach by internally displaced people in Baidoa on a piece of land donated by the municipality. This was after the shelter…

Baidoa – Somalia is on the path to recovery after decades of turmoil and violence. Its youth are playing a crucial role in this process. Some are driven by their own personal stories and challenges they have faced. Others are inspired by their experiences, like Fadumo Ali Iman, who was motivated to…

Mogadishu – At a United Nations-backed gathering in the Somali capital today, young activists highlighted the severe impact of climate change on Somalia and called for more effective action to combat the negative impacts of climate change on vulnerable groups across the country. “Floods which are a…

Galkayo – Quite a few cities in the world are split – sometimes by historical differences, sometimes by administrative divisions and, in some cases, by national borders. But very few of them have such a turbulent recent history as Galkayo, a city which straddles two of Somalia’s Federal Member…

Maternal health | UNFPA launches Mobile Maternity Clinic in Kismayo In September, UNFPA Somalia, in partnership with Jubaland State Ministry of Health, launched the Mobile Maternity Clinic (MMC) in Kismayo thanks to generous support from the Government of Ireland. This MMC will provide reproductive…

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Mogadishu – A dynamic media sector with journalists well-trained in both the theory and practice of news-gathering is widely considered to be essential for a country’s growth and development. In this respect, Somalia's news media sector has made great inroads since the end of a decade of conflict in…

Mogadishu – Sitting in a small, windowless room in a government building in the Somali capital, Mohamed Yusuf Mohamed loops another audio tape onto the dilapidated machine and presses a few buttons. After a few clicks, the antiquated device starts to whir and its wheels spin – one tape down, and…

The United Nations is a reflection of the world as it is – and an aspiration of the world we know it can be. It is our responsibility to help build that world of peace, sustainable development and human rights for all. I know we can do it. The Charter of the United Nations – which entered into force…

(As delivered, New York, 19 October 2023) Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, I am pleased to address you on developments in Somalia since my last briefing in June. I am delighted to do so alongside the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union…

New York – Briefing Ambassadors in New York, UN Special Representative for Somalia Catriona Laing, described the country as being at a critical juncture. “Last year, we saw the largest increase in civilian casualties since 2017. Sadly, early data indicate a similar trend in 2023, with 1,289 civilian…

Mogadishu — The International Day of the Girl Child was recently marked around the world with the aim of promoting girls’ empowerment and the recognition of their leadership potential. As part of the UN family’s observance of the Day, an 18-year-old Somali with aspirations of becoming a journalist –…