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UNICEF in Somalia

UNICEF works in Somalia to save children's lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. And we never give up. Discover UNICEF's work for every child, in Somalia.

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Children in emergencies

UNICEF Somalia/2021
Reoccurring climatic shocks. Conflict. COVID-19. Children growing up in emergencies often bear the biggest brunt. Together with partners, UNICEF Somalia continues to deliver vital, life-saving services and support for every child.

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Preprimary students at Mariama School love songs that teach them to count.
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Preprimary prepares children for school and life

Early Childhood Education programme in Garowe opens for class

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Fatume washes her hands before eating.
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Life-saving water in the Garowe desert lands

Climate resilient borehole brings new life to children and livestock

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Press release
24 April 2022

World Immunization Week 2022: Immunization efforts need a shot in the arm say Somalia’s Government and UN

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Dr. Abdishakur and nurse Warsame performing a caesarean section on Sokorey in Dollow Referral Health Centre.
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Guiding hands during complex births in Dollow

Keeping mothers alive after surviving near misses

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A young girl collects water from a pump in a make shift IDP camp in Dollow, Somalia.
Press release
12 April 2022

Joint FAO-OCHA-UNICEF-WFP Statement on the Drought Emergency in Somalia

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Students wash their hands at the Qansaxleey Primary and Secondary School playground in Dolow.
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Somalia Situation Reports 2022

Monthly snapshot of current needs and responses

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