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Kicking off her initial round of meetings with the leaders of Somalia’s Federal Member States, the new top United Nations official in the country visited Hirshabelle to discuss a range of issues with its leadership and reaffirm the world body’s support. UNSOM

Efforts by the United Nations in Somalia to better serve the people of Galmudug took another step forward with the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a new office in the Federal Member State’s capital city. UNSOM

Somalia’s economic potential has been under the spotlight for the past two days at a gathering of Somali government, international partners, local entrepreneurs and foreign firms, with a goal of highlighting opportunities for business with international companies. UNSOM

Wrapping up his visit to Somalia, the United Nations chief reaffirmed the world body’s commitment to supporting the Horn of Africa country as it continues its path to peace and stability. UNSOM

Continuing his tradition of carrying out solidarity visits to Muslim countries during the Holy Month of Ramadan, the United Nations chief today landed in Somalia, where he underlined the need for international engagement to alleviate the country’s dire humanitarian situation and aid with state-building efforts. UNSOM

From conducting patrols, to providing medical assistance and interacting with the communities, women are critical to United Nations Peacekeeping. UNIFEED

Addressing Security Council Members on the situation in Somalia, UN-Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous, said, “You have repeatedly called for women’s meaningful participation. But we need you to demand it and be more specific about what you mean and what you expect.” UNIFEED

A new national action plan for enhancing and empowering Somali women in their country’s maritime sector was launched today at a high-level event bringing together senior government officials and representatives from civil society and the international community, including the United Nations. UNSOM

The United Nations’ top adviser for finding solutions for internally displaced people completed today his first visit to Somalia, which included meeting with both senior government officials and displaced Somalis.UNSOM

United Nations support for Somalia is set to step up a notch following an agreement which paves the way for the establishment of a new office in the country’s Federal Member State (FMS) of Galmudug. UNSOM