Most of the Displaced Persons in Somalia are Women and Children, SoDMA Commissioner Says

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Over 80% of the displaced are women and children who face serious protection risks, Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) commissioner Mohamud Moallim has said.

Speaking during the launch of Somalia 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) held in Mogadishu Tuesday, Mr. Moallim said there is urgent need to protect the vulnerable and help them cope with the challenges.  

“Over 80% of the displaced are women and children who face serious protection risks. We must help and improve their lives, making them more resilient,” he said.

The HNRP project is an event aimed at addressing the critical needs of the region and provides a better, more effective response plan for the future by working with local organizations to reach out to the most vulnerable.

The commissioner appealed to Somalia’s humanitarian partners to assist in providing necessary resources to save lives.

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General George Conway, mentioned in the 2024 Humanitarian Needs Response Plan that by collaborating on charitable activities, the parties can strengthen their goals, which will ultimately help reduce needs and risks.

A group of dedicated individuals and organizations came together to attend the meeting focused on humanitarian affairs.

The attendees included State Government Ministers, charity organizations, donors, and heads of UN organizations dedicated to supporting charitable causes.