Newsletters and Round-up of UN Activities
After decades of war, which left Somalia languishing without a central government, Somali women are taking charge of the country’s destiny by improving the lives of hundreds of people. Through their initiatives—small and big…
The historic gains of women in parliamentary voting during Somalia’s 2016 electoral process could not have been achieved without the dedicated work of grassroots activists like Mulki Ibrahim Ahmed. As a girl growing up in the…
Following the finalization of a number of key political milestones in Somalia, including the completion of the federalization map, landmark parliamentary and presidential elections, endorsement of the Somalia National…
Following the finalization of a number of key political milestones in Somalia, including the completion of the federalization map, landmark parliamentary and presidential elections, endorsement of the Somalia National…
The United Nations, African Union, European Union, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, Ethiopia, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States are extremely concerned by recent political and security…
The United Nations, African Union, European Union, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, Ethiopia, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States are extremely concerned by recent political and security…
Maryan Abdulle Hassan is a young woman on a mission: putting an end to female genital mutilation (FGM) in Somalia. “This has no place in our religion – it is an outdated tradition that goes against the rights of our girls…
PRESS STATEMENT 01/2018 Marking International Women’s Day, the top United Nations official for Somalia today congratulated Somali women for achieving significant progress in recent years – especially in the political and…
PRESS STATEMENT 01/2018 Marking International Women’s Day, the top United Nations official for Somalia today congratulated Somali women for achieving significant progress in recent years – especially in the political and…
New York - We are at a pivotal moment for women’s rights. The historical and structural inequalities that have allowed oppression and discrimination to flourish are being exposed like never before. From Latin America to…
New York – We are at a pivotal moment for women’s rights. The historical and structural inequalities that have allowed oppression and discrimination to flourish are being exposed like never before. From Latin America to…
Mogadishu - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Michael Keating, praised the vital contribution of Somali women in promoting peace and holding families together during an event held…