UNICEF, in its 2004-8 programme, is focusing on increasing girls’ enrolment in school, a fact that should bring joy and hope to this girl captured in 2003, and many others like her. © UNICEF Somalia/03-38/Taylor.

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18-09-08: Despite insecurity, UNICEF measles campaign in Somalia reaches over 142,000

10-09-08: UN and NGOs condemn attacks on Somali students, teachers and schools

                   
                    

In 1996, no curriculum existed in the aftermath of the collapse of the central government. This boy and others like him had to make do with limited educational resources and books. Today, Somalia has developed a curriculum for Grades 1 to 4 and the country’s educational efforts are being supported by UNICEF, UN and international partners. © UNICEF Somalia/96-03-Pirozzi.

 

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 UNICEF in Somalia has programmes covering Health, Nutrition, Water, Environment and Sanitation, Education, Youth Development, Child Protection and HIV/AIDS. Through these, it seeks to ensure a better future for girls such as these. © UNICEF Somalia/03-112/Taylor

10-09-08: In the August 2008 UNICEF Somalia Monthly Bulletin, UNICEF says malnutrition is one of the biggest challenges facing Somali children today for which UNICEF and its partners are providing a package of emergency life-saving interventions.

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