Somalia

COVID-19 Control Measure: The Hidden Impact on Somali Children 

UNICEF This statement reports on the irreversible impact of COVID-19 on physical and sexual-based violence of Somali children by their parents or caregivers. UNICEF supports its claims by undertaking a small survey in mid-April with 34 child protection agencies in Somalia who monitor reporting of child abuse cases. Additional information was also captured as a result of the survey. …

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COVID-19 in Somalia: A Public Health Emergency in an Electoral Minefield 

International Crisis Group This article details the huge challenge the coronavirus pandemic has posed on Somalia, the public health crisis compounded with problems in electoral preparations.   Report

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Somalia Education Sector COVID-19 Response Plan

UNESCO This report discusses a plan for preparing the education sector in Somalia for the COVID-19 outbreak. Report

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Somalia: COVID-19 Impact Update No.2 (As of 20 April 2020)

OCHA This article provides an overview of the COVID-19 situation in Somalia and its impact on education, the economy, and humanitarian operations. Report

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COVID-19 in Somalia: A Conflict-Sensitive Response to Overlapping Crises

Saferworld This article reports on the overlapping crises existing in Somalia during the COVID-19 pandemic while providing some recommendations for aid agencies on how to respond to conflict sensitively. Article

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How Will Remittances Affect the Somali COVID-19 Response?

LSE This article reports on the effects of remittances on the Somali COVID-19 response. Article

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Preparedness and Response Plan COVID-19

International Organization for Migration This report examines the COVID-19 situation in Somalia and the ways the IOM can contribute to the national preparedness and response plan. Report

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