Child Protection

Children in Somalia face highest rates of abduction, recruitment, and conflict-related sexual violence in the world

Save the Children is horrified to learn Somali children are suffering the most in three out of six of the UN-mandated grave violations in times of war as a result of the protracted crisis in the country.

PRESS STATEMENT

NGOs call upon the government to take stern measures to protect women and girls in Somalia 

We must protect our children to take control of our future

By Mohamud M Hassan- Interim Country Director, Save the Children, Somalia

A long way to go towards Zero Tolerance to FGM in Somalia but there is hope!

By Fatima Bashir- FGM Programme Manager- Save the Children Somalia

PRESS RELEASE

Garowe-December 19,2018: Hon. Drs. Marian Ahmed Ali, Minister of women development and family affairs launched the first ever Puntland Plan of Action for Children (PPAC) designed specifically to achieve Government’s commitment to make Puntland the best place for children in Somalia.