“Women and girls are facing more invisible threats than just hunger.”

[Deeq A.]

Mogadishu, Somalia. “A catastrophe is unfolding in Somalia. The country has been blighted by the longest and most severe drought in recent history, which is expected to continue well into 2023. Entire communities are bearing the brunt of the worsening food crisis, but as is often the case, women and girls are paying an unacceptably high price.” said a statement issued on behalf of Dr Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, as she completed a 2-day visit to Somalia.

Source: Hiiraan Online