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Mogadishu – The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) began operations today, succeeding the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). “UNTMIS reaffirms the UN’s commitment to the…

Humanitarian | UNFPA and KOICA launch project to build resilience In collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Federal Government of Somalia, UNFPA launched a project in Mogadishu aimed at…

New York – Underlining the importance of consolidating peace and security gains in Somalia, the Security Council today decided that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) shall be called the United Nations…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

(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. I am pleased to do so alongside the Somali Minister of Foreign…

Food Security | IOM supports food security with modern irrigation and seed distribution In Barwaqo, a village in Baidoa, traditional farming methods have become ineffective due to unpredictable weather, wrong seeds, and water…

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. In…