"SOMALIA"

Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre called for reforms in multilateral institutions, reiterating that “these establishments and their current structures are no longer fit for purpose.” UNIFEED

Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, addresses the general debate of the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 19 - 23 and 26 September 2023).

Addressing the Security Council meeting on advancing public-private humanitarian partnership, Cindy H. McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme, said, “Sadly, today, the humanitarian sector is one of the world’s biggest growth industries.” UNIFEED

At a United Nations-backed gathering in the Somali capital on Thursday, young activists highlighted the severe impact of climate change on Somalia and called for more effective action to combat the negative impacts of climate change on vulnerable groups across the country. UNSOM

A two-day symposium which brought together people from different parts of Somali society concluded in Mogadishu today with a call for more to be done to expand Somalia’s civic space. UNSOM

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Speaking at the UN Food Systems Summit today the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Alvaro Lario said that urgent action Is needed to reverse the current damaging costs of unhealthy food systems. IFAD

Somalia-Somaliland dialogue, the conflict in Laascaanood, economic development and human rights were among the topics covered in a top United Nations official’s recent visit to Hargeisa – in addition to local progress and development. UNSOM

Catriona Laing, the top United Nations official for Somalia, on Saturday visited Galmudug, where she met with its leadership to discuss topics including state-building, security, local democracy and the establishment of a UN office. UNSOM