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On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, UN in Somalia extends warmest wishes to all Somalis
Mogadishu – As Somalis gather to mark Eid al-Adha, the United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest wishes to all on this special occasion.
- Feature Story
Feature — Aadan Yusuf Jama: From hunger and abuse in Libya to small business owner in Hargeisa
Hargeisa – It is a sweltering day in Hargeisa’s bustling Waheen Market and Aadan Yusuf Jama stands by his mobile business – a wheelbarrow loaded with clothes and shoes for sale. A big smile on his face, the 24-year-old…
- Press statements
UN in Somalia marks International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Mogadishu – Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the United Nations in Somalia today reaffirmed its support and commitment in promoting equality, dignity and respect for all. “Racial…
- Press statements
On International Women’s Day, UN welcomes progress and calls for decisive steps to achieve gender equality in Somalia
Mogadishu – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Somalia congratulates Somali women for their continued efforts and achievements in advancing women’s political participation in peace processes…
- Feature Story
Feature — Habiba Ibrahim Aden: Ensuring displaced students with disabilities are not left behind in Baidoa
Baidoa – At precisely midday, the sound of a bell rings out across the grounds of the Mustaqbal Integrated Primary School, located in the midst of camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Baidoa, in Somalia’s South…
UNOPS chief visits Somalia, reaffirms commitment to promote peace and development
Mogadishu — On his first visit to Somalia, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Jorge Moreira da Silva, reaffirmed the organisation’s…
- Remarks
Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, to the media, during his visit to Dhusamareb, Galmudug
[As delivered] Good afternoon. I'm pleased to be here today in Dhusamareb to meet with President Ahmed Abdi Karie ‘Qoor Qoor.’ I thank him once again for the friendly engagement on a range of issues and the warm hospitality…
On Dhusamareb visit, top UN official highlights need for national unity and notes local progress
Dhusamareb – A mix of national and local matters were covered today during a meeting between the leader of Somalia’s Federal Member State of Galmudug and the top United Nations official in the country. “On the national side…
- Remarks
Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, to the media, during his visit to Dhusamareb, Galmudug
[As delivered] Good afternoon. I'm pleased to be here today in Dhusamareb to meet with President Ahmed Abdi Karie ‘Qoor Qoor.’ I thank him once again for the friendly engagement on a range of issues and the warm hospitality…
- Feature Story
Feature — Nasteho Mohamed Warsame: Improving literacy among vulnerable women and children in Puntland
Garowe – Somalia’s civil war decimated the country’s education sector with formal teaching systems and infrastructures falling apart, qualified teachers fleeing the country and literacy rates plummeting. Now, with adult…