UNFPA Somalia Wellbeing of Women and Girls

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

The overall goal of the UNFPA Somalia country programme (2021-2025) is to improve the health, well-being and rights of women, adolescents and youth, and the most vulnerable populations. It aims to reduce maternal mortality and gender-based violence in Somalia. The country programme aims to achieve this through four impact areas: 1) Sexual and reproductive health; 2) Adolescents and youth; 3) Gender equality and women empowerment; and 4) Population dynamics. Finland has supported the implementation of the UNFPA Somalia country programme with 12 million Euros during the years 2017-2020. Planned funding for the new country programme is 25 million Euros in total for the years 2021-2025.