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[ 📺 🅢🅝🅣🅥 🇸🇴 ] : ▪️Somalia National Consultation on the Kampala Declaration ▪️ 🎙️ ~ Muktar Abdiaziz - 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 👥 𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 in 🇸🇴 📍𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 🇸🇴 📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 4️⃣, 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣⤵️

[ 📺 🅡🅣🅓 🅝🅔🅦🅢 ] : 🇩🇯 ▪️Consultation nationale en Somalie Déclaration de Kampala sur l'emploi, les moyens de subsistance et l'autosuffisance pour les réfugiés, les rapatriés et les communautés d'accueil pour les réfugiés, les rapatriés et les communautés d'accueil▪️ 🎙️ ~ Ali Abdillahi Farah Journaliste de la chaîne nationale RTD (Radio Télévision de Djibouti) 👥 𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 in 🇸🇴 📍𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 🇸🇴 📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 4️⃣, 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣⤵️

Successful Conclusion of Somalia National Consultation on the Kampala Declaration in Mogadishu 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 by ~ 𝗜𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝗶 𝗔𝗹𝗶 National development officer UNHCR - Somalia ~ 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗬𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗲𝘄 Coordinator for the Strengthening IGAD Migration Policy Implementation Project (SIMPI) ~ 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵𝗶 𝗗𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 Coordinator | National Commission for Refugees and IDPs -NCRI ~ 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗶 𝗗𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 Office of the Prime Minister Of Somalia 📍𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 🇸🇴 📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 4️⃣, 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣⤵️

👥 𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 in 🇸🇴 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 The Somalia National Consultation on the Kampala Declaration underscored the importance of fostering self-reliance among refugees, returnees, and host communities. Participants emphasized the need for a multi-sectoral approach involving government, private sector, civil society, and refugees themselves. Key themes discussed included: ▪️𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: ➡️Access to formal and informal employment opportunities ➡️Skills development and vocational training ➡️Access to finance and credit ➡️Support for entrepreneurship and business development ▪️𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: *️⃣Exploring pathways for integration, local integration, and voluntary repatriation *️⃣Addressing the root causes of displacement *️⃣Strengthening protection mechanisms for refugees and returnees ▪️𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: ➡️Enhancing coordination among government agencies, international organizations, and local communities *️⃣Building strong partnerships with the private sector *️⃣Leveraging existing resources and expertise 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ▪️Establish a dedicated quota for refugees and IDPs in vocational scholarship programs to ensure equitable access to quality education and training opportunities. ▪️Enhance resource mobilization efforts for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs to improve access to quality training and equip trainees with marketable skills. ▪️Mobilize funds to procure essential equipment and infrastructure to support TVET programs, including workshops, laboratories, and learning resources. Develop and implement targeted policies and programs to address the specific needs and vulnerabilities of refugee women and children. ▪️Strengthen data collection and monitoring mechanisms to track progress on the implementation of the Kampala Declaration and identify areas for improvement. ▪️Promote community-based approaches to refugee self-reliance, empowering refugee communities to play a leading role in designing and implementing solutions. ▪️Advocate for increased funding from international donors and the private sector to support refugee self-reliance initiatives. Presentation by @Byemisrach ~ 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗬𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗲𝘄, Coordinator for the Strengthening IGAD Migration Policy Implementation Project (SIMPI 📍𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 🇸🇴 📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 4️⃣, 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣⤵️

Business case to invest on refugees, returnees and host communities •Reflections by refugees, government, donors and private sector. Investing in refugees, returnees, and host communities in Somalia presents a compelling business case, offering economic growth, social stability, and enhanced livelihoods. Insights from refugees, government officials, donors, and the private sector highlight the multifaceted benefits of such investments. Presentation by ~ 𝗜𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝗶 𝗔𝗹𝗶 National development officer UNHCR Somalia 📍𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 🇸🇴 📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 4️⃣, 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣⤵️

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: "Equipping Refugees with Skills for Employment and Entrepreneurship Through TVET." Presentation by 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗶𝗱 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗶 from Refugee to The School Principal Buruuj Technical Secondary School 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝘂𝘂𝗷 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 has been instrumental in empowering refugees by providing them with essential skills for employment and entrepreneurship through its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs. These initiatives are designed to equip individuals with practical competencies that enhance their employability and foster self-reliance. 📍𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 🇸🇴 📅 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 3️⃣, 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣⤵️

👥 𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 🇸🇴 Somalia’s Global Refugee Pledge (GRF) 2023 progress update •Discussion 👥 Somalia has made notable progress in implementing its 2023 GRF pledges through legislative action, strategic planning, policy validation, capacity building, and data-driven initiatives. However, sustained international support and collaboration are essential to address the ongoing challenges and to achieve durable solutions for displaced communities. 📍𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 🇸🇴 📅 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 3️⃣, 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣⤵️

[ 📺 🅡🅣🅓 🅝🅔🅦🅢 ] : ▪️Somalia National Consultation on the Kampala Declaration ▪️ 🎙️ ~ Liban Lugcad Journaliste de la chaîne nationale RTD à Mogadishu 👥 𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 in 🇸🇴 📍𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 🇸🇴 📅 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 3️⃣, 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣⤵️

𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴: These objectives reflect a commitment to integrating refugees into national development agendas, ensuring they have access to economic opportunities, and promoting self-reliance. Overview by 𝗬𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗲𝘄: In her analysis titled "The IGAD Kampala Declaration on jobs, livelihoods, and self-reliance: from declaration to reality," 𝗬𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗲𝘄 emphasizes the importance of active participation, inclusion, and collaboration among all stakeholders to realize the declaration's commitments. She highlights that while the declaration is a significant step forward, its non-binding nature necessitates underpinning by legislation and robust support through predictable investments. 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗲𝘄 also points out the need to address informal barriers to refugees' economic inclusion and stresses the importance of incorporating refugees' input into policymaking to ensure that initiatives are grounded in lived experiences. 👥 𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 | 📍𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 🇸🇴 📅 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 3️⃣, 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣⤵️

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂 The IGAD national consultation on the Kampala Declaration on Self-Reliance of Refugees in Somalia is a crucial step in strengthening economic inclusion and sustainable solutions for displaced communities. This two-day public-private dialogue brings together government ministries, the private sector, NGOs, donors, and refugees to discuss strategies for advancing refugee self-reliance in Somalia. Key topics likely include: ✅ Economic opportunities for refugees and host communities ✅ Strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors ✅ Policy reforms to facilitate refugee livelihoods ✅ Addressing challenges in implementing the Kampala Declaration 📍𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 🇸🇴 📅 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 3️⃣, 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣⤵️

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂 🇸🇴 In his opening speech, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗺𝗶, Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (NCRI), welcomed Somalia's progress in the economic inclusion of refugees, in line with the objectives of the Kampala Declaration. He also welcomed all participants and wished the discussions every success. 📍𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 🇸🇴 📅 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 3️⃣, 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣⤵️

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂 🇸🇴 Hormuud Salaam Foundation CEO, Mr. Abdullahi Nur Osman, shared the Foundation’s commitment to empowering Somalia’s most vulnerable populations. “At Hormuud Salaam Foundation, we believe in creating opportunities that bring lasting change,” he said. “By providing land, vocational skills training, and employment pathways, we aim to help displaced families reclaim their dignity and pave their way toward self-reliance. We’re honored to support a future where all Somalis have the chance to succeed.” 📍𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 🇸🇴 📅 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 3️⃣, 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣⤵️

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂 🇸🇴 Speaking on behalf of H.E. @DrWorkneh, Executive Secretary of IGAD, Mr. @MohamudKaarshe, IGAD Head of Mission to the Federal Republic of Somalia, commended the Somali government for its progress in promoting refugee self-reliance. He highlighted the importance of collaborative engagement between government, the private sector, and refugees, IDPs, returnees and host communities emphasizing that leveraging their combined strengths and strategic positions is key to maximizing the impact of self-reliance initiatives. 📍𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 🇸🇴 📅 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 3️⃣, 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣⤵️

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𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 🩺 in 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘀-𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗯𝗮, 𝗘́𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗲 🇪🇹 #𝗛𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗥𝗣𝗠𝗣𝗔 #HEPRRPUpdates 🇪🇹 📢 On the margins of 69th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (#GHACOF69) for the March to May (MAM) 2025 season, the @IGADHealthS in collaboration with @IGAD_CPAC organized a #SideEvent under the #HEPRRP to discuss strategies for the implementation of the recommendations of the Community of Practice (COP) on Climate and Health held in November 2024. 🌦️The meeting was useful in identifying strategies for integration of the meteorological and Surveillance information to improve the preparedness and early warning system to detect the climate induced diseases. 🌐𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 | #𝗛𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗥𝗣𝗠𝗣𝗔 | 📍 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘀-𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗯𝗮, 𝗘́𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗲 🇪🇹 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 2️⃣2️⃣ , 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣⤵️