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Mogadishu – For many Somalis, the sport of football is a passion, whether it be following teams in a local tournament or in one of the world’s major leagues.
But for one group of Somalis, it is the sport of goalball that has them eager to score.
The United Nations was built by the world, for the world.
Since 1945, it has been the place for countries to unite behind global solutions to global problems.
Solutions that ease tensions, build bridges and forge peace.
Mogadishu – Wrapping up a two-day visit to Somalia, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, today reaffirmed the world body’s support for the country’s peace- and state-building.
Kampala – Being a person with a disability in Somalia is not easy.
Years of war and civil strife have meant that the country’s social services are still rebuilding, with the Somali authorities and civil society groups at the forefront of those efforts.
Read here the latest UNSOM Quarterly Newsletter.
New York – James Swan, acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), briefed the Security Council in New York alongside Mohammed El-Amine Souef, Head of the AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
(As delivered, New York)
Madam President, distinguished members of the Council,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide an update on the situation in Somalia.
Mogadishu – Somalia is currently one of the countries most affected by the climate crisis which negatively impacts livelihood options, exacerbates displacement of populations, and increases inequality and insecurity.
Mogadishu – As Somalia advances in its journey towards self-reliance and sustainability in national security, the threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) remains critical.