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Somalia’s international partners statement on Constitutional Review

Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* commend the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Federal Parliament to ensure Somalia’s compliance with international and regional human rights obligations, including the rights of the child. We look forward to future

31 Mar 2024

UNSOM Quarterly Newsletter, Issue 30, March 2024

Read here the latest UNSOM Quarterly Newsletter.

31 Mar 2024

Maryan Zeylac: Leading the way for female journalists in Somalia’s South West State

Baidoa – For a long time, the voice of Maryan Zeylac was one of the few women’s voices heard by the listeners of the main, privately-owned radio station in Somalia’s South West State.

30 Mar 2024

Fatuma Ali Aden: Working and volunteering for women and girls in Jubaland

Kismayo – As Somalia rebuilds after decades of conflict and strife, ma

17 Mar 2024

Abdullahi Mire: "Education is the midwife of peace and stability in Somalia”

Mogadishu – At just 37 years of age, Abdullahi Mire has already lived something of a full and remarkable life.

16 Mar 2024

UN extends warmest wishes to all Somalis for Ramadan

Mogadishu – As the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan starts, the United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest wishes to all Somalis.

10 Mar 2024

Fardowsa Wehliye: Diving into Somalia’s sea for work, health and fun

Mogadishu – Fardowsa Wehliye loves the sea and swimming in it.

“My affinity with the sea is boundless. Living so close to the sea triggered my initial interest. It felt like it was in my DNA,” she says.

09 Mar 2024

On International Women’s Day, UN calls for investing in Somali women’s participation and representation

Mogadishu –On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the United Nations today called on the Somali authorities to invest greater effort in ensuring women’s inclusion in politics and making the minimum 30 per cent quota for women’s parliamentary representation a reality.

08 Mar 2024