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The pandemic has shown how interconnected we all are, and how threats that touch us all require global action and solidarity. Also evident is the profound power of individuals.

13 Sep 2021

Women Owned Businesses (WOB) Training

The United Nations Secretariat is dedicated to increasing the participation of Women Owned Business (WOB) in its procurement of goods and services. The Office of Supply Chain Management will continue to both support and develop initiatives that promote this goal.

13 Sep 2021

A round-up of activities of the UN system in Somalia in August 2021

28 Aug 2021

UN in Somalia leads a beach clean-up exercise to mark World Environment Day

Each year 5 June is celebrated as World Environment Day. It is the United Nations (UN) flagship day for promoting worldwide awareness and action for the environment. It is observed by billions of people all over the world.

22 Jul 2021

A round-up of activities of the UN system in Somalia in June 2021

07 Jul 2021

A round-up of activities of the UN system in Somalia in May 2021

30 May 2021

A healthcare worker performs a COVID-19 nasal swab at the the UN hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia on 22 January 2021. The UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) continues to implement measures to counter the COVID-19 pandemic. UNSOS Photo

DNDF troops were deployed in Galmudug region initially for six months to support the elections . However this deployment has been extended leading to requirement of construction of permanent FOBs at Dhusamareb airport area . In this picture , a bobcat that was flown to Dhusamareb can be seen constructing the FOB perimeter . The Operators are from DNDF.

Support to AMISOM includes delivery of their rations , fuel and other cargo (UNOE /COE) by all modes of transportation including by barge , air and by road . In the picture , UPDF COE (contingent owned equipment) is being loaded on to the barge at Mogadishu port for delivery to Barawe by sea.

A worker disinfects a screening and isolation centre at the UN air terminal in Mogadishu, Somalia as part of wider efforts by UNSOS to counter the Covid-19 pandemic. UNSOS Photo/Steven Candia

Excelling at learning and development during a pandemic

In spite of the hard-hitting coronavirus pandemic that necessitated the cancellation of all contact trainings that were to be conducted both inside and outside the mission area, the UNSOS Field Technology Section (FTS) has managed to facilitate continuous e-learning to AMISOM’s military and police

14 Jan 2021

A crane operated by the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) lifts containers at the UN aviation terminal located at Aden Abdulle International Airport (AAIA), Mogadishu, Somalia on 21 January 2021. UNSOS Photo/Omar Abdisalan

A UNSOS staff observes the COVID-19 standard operating procedures at the UN aviation terminal in Mogadishu, Somalia on 21 January 2021. The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) continues to implement measures to counter the COVID-19 pandemic. UNSOS Photo/Omar Abdisalan

Observing International Women’s Day in COVID-19 Times

International women’s day (IWD) 2021 was unpredictable, just like most other events since the COVID-19 pandemic begun. Over the past years, it’s been commemorated with pomp, colour and flare at live events.

08 Mar 2021

A helicopter carrying senior officials of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and Federal Government of Somalia lands at Afgoye Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Afgoye, Lower Shabelle region of Somalia on 24 March 2021. UNSOS provides support for movement of AMISOM military and police personnel and equipment for their deployment, repatriation and rotation.

An AU infantry fighting vehicle is loaded on a low bed truck at the Afgoye Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia as AMISOM prepared to hand over the FOB to Somali Security Forces on 24 March 2021. UNSOS provides support for movement, upon request of the contributing countries, of AMISOM military and police personnel and equipment for their deployment, repatriation and rotation.

Reforesting Somalia

Before the rainy season, UNSOS used aerial reforestation, to drop 60,000 tree seedballs over 14 square kilometres in Somalia’s South West State. Thought to be the first operation of its kind in peacekeeping, the greening mission started in February, 2021.

28 Apr 2021

Boost to Somalia’s Aviation Sector Operations with Airport Rescue Fire-Fighting Training

The UNSOS Aviation Services Section recently concluded its maiden Basic Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) training in Mogadishu for AMISOM and Somali Aviation personnel. This is a huge milestone in Somalia’s aviation industry.

21 Apr 2021

MOBILIZING ACTIONS FOR THE SDGs

The pandemic has shown how interconnected we all are, and how threats that touch us all require global action and solidarity. Also evident is the profound power of individuals.

13 Sep 2021

Women Owned Businesses (WOB) Training

13 Sep 2021

A round-up of activities of the UN system in Somalia in August 2021

28 Aug 2021

UN in Somalia leads a beach clean-up exercise to mark World Environment Day

22 Jul 2021

COVID_19 PREVENTION STEPS

We can all get involved in preventing the spread of #COVID_19. By following these simple steps, you can protect yourself and your community from getting infected and spreading #COVID_19. Watch this video for more.