Protection Cluster

MOGADISHU — The UN has condemned the abduction and rape of two young girls in Afgoye and called for speedy legal recourse to bring to book the perpetrators of the heinous act. The UN Population Fund said in a statement it was appalled by the offense committed against the girls …

MOGADISHU — The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) condemns the rape of three young girls in Afgoye, South-West State, and Balanballe, Galmudug. These tragic events remain one of the most heinous human rights violations and leave a deep-rooted stain on victims’ families and communities. For too long, sexual and …

MOGADISHU  —  Two girls between the age of 4 and 6 have been brought Madina hospital after being abducted from their homes and brutally raped a few days ago in Afgoye town. The girls who are close relatives were kidnapped while their families were away at a wedding ceremony, the …

JOHANNESBURG  — Most African countries have made significant progress in advancing gender equality, African leaders said Sunday during commemorations to mark International Women’s Day. “Women are equitably represented in government. Last year, we achieved 50/50 parity in the Cabinet for the first time, and 47% of MPs are women,” South Africa’s …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations senior envoy in Somalia on Sunday lauded the contribution of women towards peace and stability of the country. James Swan, a special representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, applauded the role of Somali women in their country’s progress while also encouraging greater efforts to …

MOGADISHU —  The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has welcomed Somalia’s official deposit of the instruments of ratification of the African Union Convention for the protection of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to the AU Commission in Ethiopia. Johann Siffointe, UNHCR Somalia representative, said the latest move shows the progress made by …

OTTAWA — The Slaight Family Foundation will launch a $15 M Global Initiative for Women and Girls which will be donated to 15 international organizations around the world to mark International Women’s Day. The Initiative will improve the lives of women and girls in developing countries around the world. CARE Canada …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations on Tuesday called for the protection of civilians as escalating violence displaces nearly 56,000 people in southern Somalia. Preliminary reports indicate that up to 9,000 households (approximately 56,000 people) have been displaced in Gedo, Jubaland State, following a stand-off since early February between the parties to …

In our contemporary school settings, it is common for principals and head/teachers to push children for maximum ‘attainment’ in inter/national exams. After all, their fit for purpose is judged solely by results. It is equally not surprising for many parents to push children to do ‘well’ in exams, as universities …

BOSSASO — Two men who were found guilty for the gang-rape and murder of 12-year-old Aisha Ilyas Adan were this morning executed in Puntland. Abdiifatah Warsame and Abdishakur Dige were killed in line with the death sentence handed by the court last year. The two men convicted of gang-raping and …