Today on
#InternationalDayoftheMidwife
, we salute the resilience & dedication of the Somali midwives! They provide crucial care amidst displacement & disaster, ensuring mothers & babies have support even in the toughest times. Read more:
#MidwivesSaveLives
Our latest newsletter is out!📰 Explore Quarterly Connect to learn about what we have been up to in the 1st quarter of 2024! Read more about all our recent endeavors and updates at:
Collaboration for healthier communities! UNFPA is participating in a 2-day Health Sector Coordination meeting organized by the
@MoH_Somalia
in Mogadishu. Together, we're charting paths for improved healthcare delivery and better lives for all.
#Healthcareforall
.
Empowering women & girls in Dollow. With funding from
@JapanGov
, we established accessible Women & Girls Safe Spaces for vulnerable individuals, fostering resilience through group activities. Together with our partner
@sedhuro
, we're building a safer & brighter future.
During the Gu season, Somalia faces impending El Niño floods, posing dire consequences, especially for women & girls. Read our report for insights on the looming crisis & our preparedness and response plan:
In collaboration with
@IfrahFoundation
& with funding from
@JapanGov
, we conducted a Workshop on GBV Community Mobilization in Jowhar through 'SASA! Together' approach. Accordingly, 35 local activists & leaders were equipped with knowledge & skills for GBV prevention mitigation.
20 frontline female service providers in Bosaso received specialized GBV case management training from our partners
@TAAKULONGO
, funded by
@JapanGov
. Together, we’re ensuring comprehensive SRH & GBV response in conflict and flood-affected areas of Somalia.
#FloodIntervention
Midwives help mothers to embrace breastfeeding, providing babies with the best nourishment & healthier start in life. Breastfeeding doesn’t require packaging or shipping & improves the health of women, babies and the planet.
#Breastfeeding
#MidwivesSavesLives
#MidwivesAndClimate
Grateful for Hon. Minister Nasra and team's visit to UNFPA offices. With Dr. Mary Otieno, our Rep a.i, we discussed vital strategies to enhance
@MwomenHRD
's institutional capacity for Gender Equality & Women's Empowerment programming and data.
#GenderEquality
#EmpowerWomen
Young people are key in peace-building & political participation. UNFPA &
@FBAFolke
consulted with the youth in Somalia on improving their political participation. Read our latest joint report summarizing their views on youth elections & democratization.