The UN Assistance Mission in Somalia ceased operations on 31 Oct. 2024, and was succeeded by the UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia - @UNTMIS_.
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The @UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (#UNTMIS) began operations today, succeeding @UNSomalia - “UNTMIS reaffirms the UN’s commitment to the Government and people of #Somalia in building a stronger country and better future,” said #UN Acting Special Representative James Swan.
For more: https://t.co/HXVt8SnFVR
Enhancing #health clinics, mobilizing international interest in the agricultural sector, building resilience amongst women and girls affected by the #humanitarian crisis and launching #Bosaso's development plan - these were just some of the ways in which the @UN family supported #Somalia in #October.
For more, check out the latest #UNMonthly Update:
https://t.co/e8mf1htX90
In #Baidoa this week, 20 members of #SouthWestState police took part in a three-day, @UN-backed workshop on leadership and code of conduct – they focused on enhancing good governance and #accountability skills to better serve communities and protect human rights.
In #Mogadishu recently, @MojSomalia and @UN judicial experts concluded a two-day workshop with young legal professionals, media experts and university students from #Banadir - the gathering provided an opportunity for #Somali youth to share views on the #justice system for inclusion in #Somalia's first national Justice Sector Strategy and a federal Justice and Corrections Model.
A professional #police force is a key part of ensuring #RuleOfLaw, and is of one the areas of @UN support to #Somalia - check out the latest issue of the '#UNSOM Police #Newsletter' to learn more about the latest efforts to enhance and develop #Somali policing!
Newsletter: https://t.co/9M931s9hLV
UN Security Council voted on a draft resolution authorising the transition of @UNSomalia to the UN Country Team (UNCT) over a two-year period, starting on 1 November 2024.
#BREAKING
UN Security Council UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTS resolution to transform the UN Assistance Mission in #Somalia (UNSOM) into a Transitional Assistance Mission, UNTMIS, with the transition process beginning 1 November 2024
All 15 members voted in favor
.@LailaBaker64, #UNFPA Regional Director for the Arab States, held discussions with @DrAliHajiadam, Minister of @MoH_Somalia in Mogadishu, focused on enhancing health initiatives, including efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality.
#ICYMI - Catch the latest episode of #TubtaNabadda in which #UNDay2024 was marked with @MoISomalia's Abdulrahman Yusuf Al-adala and @UN's @GConway_UN discussing the @UN’s role in supporting #Somalia’s peace- and state-building efforts.
▶️ Listen here: https://t.co/y59HNsxKHy
In #Mogadishu today, @UN Acting Special Representative James Swan met with Heiko Nitzschke, #Germany’s Special Envoy for the #HornofAfrica - they discussed the international community's support for #Somalia’s national priorities, including its state-building agenda and security transition, and the importance of easing regional tensions.
Building resilience through collaboration! This week, @UNIDO partners with Federal & Hirshabelle ministries and key allies like @FAOSomalia in the Jowhar Offstream Storage Programme (JOSP) to empower value chains in Somalia. Together, we’re paving the way for sustainable growth!
Today, @LailaBaker64, #UNFPA RD for Arab States met with @MoBareMohamud, Minister of @MoysFGS, in Mogadishu. Their discussions focused on key topics, including Youth, Peace, & Security, the implementation of the NYP, and UNFPA’s ongoing support for youth development in Somalia.
.@MoPIED_Somalia & @UNinSomalia visited #Baidoa to monitor implementation of projects funded by the Somalia Joint Fund: Sameeynta, Joint Justice & Corrections & Women, Peace & Protection Programmes. Together with officials from SW, the delegation engaged beneficiaries.
Hani’s blend of skill and courage has made her a pivotal figure in the ongoing fight against the disease. Read https://t.co/GBl23lzV5V Voices from the field: Hani Jilaow Mohamed, #polio vaccinator in Mogadishu
Having professional corrections officers helps promote rehabilitation, reduce recidivism and pave the way for a safer society - recently, in #Kismayo, experts and officials from @MoJCAJubaland, @UNODC and @UNSomalia concluded a five-day workshop to empower 30 ministerial and #Jubaland Custodial Corps staff members with dynamic security training aligned with #MandelaRules, relevant laws and #humanrights.
18 young #Somali climate change activists recently wrapped up a @UN-supported three-day training session in #Mogadishu on digital storytelling and climate change - the capacity-building equipped the participants with new skills to document and share digital stories of those affected by #climate change to help raise awareness of its impact on #humanrights in #Somalia.
#PhotoOfTheWeek 📸 – Despite challenges, efforts are underway to digitize and preserve seven decades of @RadioMuqdisho's historical audio archives. Shown here, an archivist converts analog recordings into digital files at the #Mogadishu radio station.