Publications

Publications

 

Publications

Somaliland Emergency Obstetric And Neonatal Care Needs Assessment Report- Nov 2011

The needs assessment report published in Nov 2011 identifies needs and gaps in health facilities in Somalia with the purpose to inform programmatic efforts for increasing quality, coverage, and utilization of EmONC services. The assessment was conducted by UNICEF under a joint UNICEF/EU project on "A continuum of care approach to sexual and reproductive health in Somalia".

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Puntland Emergency Obstetric And Neonatal Care Needs Assessment Report- Nov 2011

The needs assessment report published in Nov 2011 identifies needs and gaps in health facilities in Somalia with the purpose to inform programmatic efforts for increasing quality, coverage, and utilization of EmONC services. The assessment was conducted by UNICEF under a joint UNICEF/EU project on "A continuum of care approach to sexual and reproductive health in Somalia".

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UNICEF Somalia Annual Report 2010

The Annual Report 2010 details UNICEF’s work on behalf of children in Somalia. The report outlines the challenges and accomplishments of UNICEF and its vast network of partners in their quest to fulfill the right of Somali children. Download report in PDF format.

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UNICEF Humanitarian Action Report (HAR) - Somalia 2009

According to the UNICEF Humanitarian Action Report  - Somalia 2009, UNICEF needs $79m to meet its emergency needs in Somalia. UNICEF will focus on accelerating young child survival, support women, provide healthcare and nutrition interventions, distribute ready-to-use foods, provide water, sanitation and hygiene services and support protection of children and women. Read the report in PDF below.

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UNICEF Humanitarian Action - Somalia Donor update, May 2007

UNICEF needs US$13.5m  to address immediate needs of children in the areas of nutrition, health, education and protection. Donor funding has since 2006 enabled rapid response to flooding and diarrhoea outbreaks. Urgent funding is needed to help 365,000 people displaced by conflict in Mogadishu. Insecurity is preventing access to vulnerable children in Central/Southern Somalia. Report in PDF below.

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UNICEF Somalia Consolidated Emergency Thematic Report 2006
This report presents the activities and results achieved in Somalia by UNICEF from January through December 2006. It provides an overview of all programmes funded through UNICEF and donor resources. To obtain a print copy contact: Debra Bowers,  UNICEF Somalia email: dbowers@unicef.org.  Report available in PDF below.

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Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviour and Practices (KABP) on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among Somalis - A survey report, June 2004.
The KABP survey gives knowledge of the behavioural trends that fuel the epidemic and contribute to HIV/AIDS-related stigma in Somalia. It is useful for programme design, prioritization of interventions and for monitoring/evaluation of the Somali HIV/AIDS response. To obtain a print copy, contact: Catherine Kiraka, email: ckiraka@unicef.org

Somali Children and Youth: Challenging the past and building the future - by Maggie Black. An advocacy publication - June 2004 (50 pages).

Somali children and youth have known hardship for most of their lives. Many are out of school, have suffered displacement and sometimes participated in violence. The publication provides information on the challenges faced and how  to help plan a better future for them. To obtain a print copy contact: Catherine Kiraka, email: ckiraka@unicef.org.

 

Eradication of female genital mutilation - An advocacy paper, 2004.

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) involves partial or total removal of female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs.  In Somalia, FGM is primarily performed on girls aged 4-11. The  document (in pdf below) highlights issues pertinent to FGM eradication in Somalia.

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Education in Somalia: A New Dawn - Building Eduction for Children and Young People. An advocacy kit, 2003.
The document (in pdf below) gives a perspective as of 2003. Topics include:  Somali education through history; education in emergencies; community ownership; girl education; teacher training; improving the school environment; the new curriculum, collection of statistics and the future.
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Women's Rights in Islam and Somali Culture - A study, 2002.
The study (in pdf below) process engaged Somali religious leaders and experts of Somali culture in exploration of women's rights based on Islamic principles. UNICEF had the  Academy for Peace and Development In Northwest Somalia (‘Somaliland’) conduct the study. For more details contact Cathy Kiraka, email: ckiraka@unicef.org.
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Assessing the current status of the nomadic population in Somalia - A study, 2002.

In Somalia, an estimated 50-60 percent of the population are from the nomadic community. Current services for permanent settlements are not responsive to the needs and lifestyle of the nomadic population.  The study can be used to inform on a comprehensive programme strategy. To obtain a print copy, contact: Cathy Kiraka, email - ckiraka@unicef.org.