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Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Mar 18, 2023

Ali Abdirahman Abdulle: Bringing School Closer to Internally Displaced Children in Bosaso

Most of the 130 students at the Hayatul Islam school are enrolled for free, and the few families who can afford to pay are asked to contribute $3 each month to help cover the school’s low operating costs

Somalia has around 2.9 million internally displaced people (IDPs). Their opportunities for a normal life have been disrupted by being forced to move due to conflict and climate change. Of these, some 300,000 are estimated to be school-age children. For them, the displacement also means a disruption to their chance at an education. In…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Mar 08, 2023

On International Women’s Day, United Nations Congratulates Somali Women for their Contribution to Building a Better Somalia

The United Nations in Somalia recognises the ongoing efforts of Somali women over the years and urges all Somali stakeholders, particularly the country’s leaders, to ensure greater inclusion, voice and participation of women

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Somalia today congratulated Somali women for their continued contributions to their country’s development. “From peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts, to the stabilization activities in areas recently recovered from Al-Shabaab control and the humanitarian response to the ongoing drought – Somali…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Feb 23, 2023

Somalia: United Nations (UN) Official Underlines Need to Advance Women’s Participation in Public Life

The landmark document, adopted more than 20 years ago, reaffirms women’s role in peacebuilding and conflict prevention and resolution

Despite many challenges, Somalia has made significant progress in advancing key national priorities, but enhancing women’s political participation remains critical, UN Deputy Special Representative in the country, Anita Kiki Gbeho, told the Security Council on Wednesday. Ms. Gbeho said she has welcomed the Federal Government’s continued commitment to implementing the women, peace,…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Feb 15, 2023

New Action Plan Launched to Enhance Somali Women’s Role in Somalia’s Maritime Sector

Somalia’s maritime domain is widely considered as providing immense economic opportunities in the ‘Blue Economy’

A new national action plan for enhancing and empowering Somali women in their country’s maritime sector was launched today at a high-level event bringing together senior government officials and representatives from civil society and the international community, including the United Nations. “The ‘Blue Economy’ that we want to exploit includes fisheries from our…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Feb 14, 2023

International Partners Strongly Condemn the Continued Violence in Laascaanood

Attacks against civilians must stop immediately

International partners* strongly condemn the continued violence in Laascaanood and express serious concern about reports regarding the mobilisation of armed groups. We are also deeply concerned about the shelling of civilian infrastructure, which has resulted in casualties and widespread displacement. Attacks against civilians must stop immediately. We urge all sides…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Feb 07, 2023

International Partners Call for an Immediate De-escalation of Violence in Laascaanood

International Partners also Call for the protection of civilians, unimpeded humanitarian access and for tensions to be resolved peacefully through dialogue

International partners* are gravely concerned about the current violence in Laascaanood that has resulted in civilian casualties, including children. We call for an immediate de-escalation of violence, the protection of civilians, unimpeded humanitarian access and for tensions to be resolved peacefully through dialogue. *African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Belgium,…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Jan 20, 2023

International Partners Welcome State-Building Efforts and Call for Continued Progress

We welcome the renewed focus on the constitutional review process, federal resource-and power-sharing, and reconciliation, all of which are crucial to ensuring Somalia’s long-term stability

International partners* welcome efforts by Somalia’s leaders to advance priorities on peacebuilding and state-building, including through the regular meetings of the National Consultative Council. In particular, we welcome the renewed focus on the constitutional review process, federal resource-and power-sharing, and reconciliation, all of which are crucial to ensuring Somalia’s long-term…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Jan 02, 2023

International Partners Call for Calm and Restraint in Laascaanood

Tensions must be resolved through de-escalation and dialogue

International partners are concerned about the violence in Laascaanood resulting in civilian deaths and casualties. Preventing violence and ensuring the protection of civilians is paramount. We call for calm and restraint. Tensions must be resolved through de-escalation and dialogue.

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Dec 19, 2022

Bees, Tractors and Entrepreneurs: Supporting Economic Resilience in Somalia

Both UNIDO and the MoCI are investing in Somalia’s more traditional agro-industrial sectors, which the country relies on to create jobs and expand economic opportunities

It is 6:00 a.m. and Mohamed Dhicis is up and ready for work. Dressed in a thick, white cotton canvas suit, which covers his entire body, he walks into the apiary housing tens of thousands of bees. When he reaches the beehives, he kneels and remains in place, contemplating the…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Dec 17, 2022

Ahmed Abdullahi Ahmed: Creating Educational Opportunities for Disadvantaged Communities

More than three million children in Somalia are out of school

Ahmed Abdullahi Ahmed believes in education. He believes in its power to transform the lives of his fellow Somalis and in its capacity to help transform Somalia. His belief is grounded in his personal experience. “Until I was older, I had no idea how tough it was for my parents…

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