{"id":19243,"date":"2026-04-27T09:26:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/?p=19243"},"modified":"2026-04-27T13:55:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T13:55:30","slug":"un-official-visits-somalia-to-strengthen-humanitarian-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/2026\/04\/27\/un-official-visits-somalia-to-strengthen-humanitarian-action\/","title":{"rendered":"UN official visits Somalia to strengthen humanitarian action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>MOGADISHU &#8212;<\/strong> Mr. Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, arrived in Mogadishu today, Monday, on an official visit lasting several days, aimed at strengthening the international humanitarian partnership with Somalia and discussing current challenges.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The UN official was received upon his arrival at Mogadishu International Airport by Mr. Hassan Mohamed Ali, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA); and Mr. George Conway, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This visit comes at a strategic time to focus on reviewing humanitarian work files, assessing urgent needs, discussing ways to enhance field response mechanisms, and ensuring the smooth delivery of relief aid to those in need in various Somali regions requiring rapid intervention.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The UN official is scheduled to hold a series of high-level meetings with senior Somali government officials, in addition to conducting intensive working sessions with humanitarian partners and international organizations operating in the field to enhance joint coordination.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200bDiscussions will focus on the issue of providing support to the most vulnerable and needy groups, highlighting the necessity of mobilizing the funding required for humanitarian and development projects, which contributes to increasing the efficiency of the response to climate fluctuations and emergency crises facing the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mr. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairman of SoDMA, expressed his welcome for this visit, affirming that the presence of the UN official represents a strong boost to national and local efforts in alleviating suffering, and enhances the efficiency of relief operations overseen by the Agency in coordination with partners.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The visit also aims to convey a true and realistic picture to the international community regarding the humanitarian situation in Somalia, in order to increase global awareness and encourage donor countries and international organizations to intensify the necessary support for humanitarian response plans adopted by the United Nations in cooperation with the Somali State.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mr. Tom Fletcher\u2019s visit to Somalia continues from April 27 to May 1, with an agenda that includes field visits and technical meetings aimed at assessing the mechanisms used to deliver aid and ensuring the sustainability of vital programs that serve affected populations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This visit reflects the shared commitment between Somalia and the international community in addressing complex humanitarian challenges. Through close cooperation between the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Somalia is taking steady steps towards building a resilient disaster management system, as the high-level UN presence represents a fundamental pillar for achieving humanitarian stability and securing a dignified life for Somali communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MOGADISHU &#8212; Mr. Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, arrived in Mogadishu today, Monday, on an official visit lasting several days, aimed at strengthening the international humanitarian partnership with Somalia and discussing current challenges. 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