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Climate change: Saving nature from rising temperatures and conflict around the world

Nairobi - Climate change has become such a major factor of global instability that even the UN Security Council has

29 Feb 2024

UN committed to help Somalia deliver ‘for its people’

New York – Speaking at the UN Security Council, Catriona Laing, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia, expressed the UN’s “unwavering support towards the state-building agenda” in Somalia, underscoring that the Council’s support is central to the country’s

20 Feb 2024

At Mogadishu ceremony, University for Peace graduates encouraged to work together to solve problems

Mogadishu – A group of graduate students from Somalia and elsewhere were today encouraged to put their educational achievements at the service of solving their countries’ – and the world’s – problems.

24 Jan 2024

Mogadishu film-maker wins Somali Human Rights Short Film Competition

Mogadishu – The power of film to tell stories about human rights in Somalia was celebrated today with the culmination of the country’s first-ever film competition centred on human rights and supported by the United Nations.

07 Dec 2023

On international day, UN highlights Somalia’s milestones for rights of persons with disabilities

Mogadishu – At an event to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Somalia, the United Nations today commended the Federal Government for its progress in promoting the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities.

03 Dec 2023

On second visit, UN Independent Expert highlights cross-cutting nature of human rights in Somalia

Mogadishu – Wrapping up her second visit to the Horn of Africa country, the Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in Somalia today highlighted the interlinkages of human rights and other developments in the country.

19 Nov 2023

UN Security Council extends mandate of UNSOM until 31 October 2024

New York – Following the Secretary-General’s strategic review of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), the Security Council today extended until 31 October 2024 the Mission’s mandate and tasks, as set out in resolutions 2158 (2014) and 2592 (2021).

31 Oct 2023

Marking UN day, top officials reaffirm commitment to Somalia’s state- and peacebuilding efforts

Mogadishu – Marking the recent United Nations Day, the world body’s top officials in Somalia today reaffirmed its support for the Somali government and people as the country continues with its state- and peacebuilding efforts.

25 Oct 2023

Somalia: Insecurity worsens, civilians pay the price

New York – Briefing Ambassadors in New York, UN Special Representative for Somalia Catriona Laing, described the country as being at a critical juncture.

19 Oct 2023

Young activists highlight impact of climate change on human rights in Somalia

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.

31 Aug 2023

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