Somalia : Women and Girls in Somalia Face Critical Life-threating Drought and Conflict Situations

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In Somalia, according to UNFPA, approximately 2 million women of reproductive age have been affected, including more than 380,000 who are currently pregnant and in need of life-saving sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and information.

Women and girls face increased risks of gender-based violence (GBV) due to multiple displacements, overcrowded and poorly-lit shelters and toilets in camps, and the need to travel long distances for necessities such as water, food, and animal feed. Child marriage has become a harmful coping mechanism for families struggling with poverty, exposing the girl child to the dangers of physical and sexual abuse, malnutrition, and an elevated risk of maternal and neonatal mortality. 

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https://somalia.unfpa.org/en/news/women-and-girls-somalia-face-critical-life-threating-drought-and-conflict-situations

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