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". [PDF] (PDF documents require Acrobat Reader to view.)
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". [PDF] (PDF documents require Acrobat Reader to view.)
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. [PDF] (PDF documents require Acrobat Reader to view.)
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. [PDF] (PDF documents require Acrobat Reader to view.)
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. [PDF] (PDF documents require Acrobat Reader to view.)
UNICEF Somalia Consolidated Emergency Thematic Report 2006
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.
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. [PDF] (PDF documents require Acrobat Reader to view.)
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.
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