{"id":8438,"date":"2026-02-11T18:42:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/?p=8438"},"modified":"2026-02-11T18:43:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:43:49","slug":"sodma-and-united-nations-officials-discuss-strengthening-protection-of-vulnerable-people-and-preventing-gender-based-violations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/sodma-and-united-nations-officials-discuss-strengthening-protection-of-vulnerable-people-and-preventing-gender-based-violations\/","title":{"rendered":"SoDMA Deputy Commissioner Receives UN Special Coordinator on Preventing Gender-Based Violations."},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"627\">The Deputy Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), <strong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"395\">Dr. Ahmed Abdi Aadan<\/strong>, accompanied by members of the agency\u2019s leadership, received <strong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"483\">Mr. Christian Saunders<\/strong>, the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Prevention and Protection of Gender-Based Violations, who is on a working visit to the country.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"993\">The meeting was also attended by the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, <strong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"740\">Mr. George Conway<\/strong>, and the Head of the OCHA Office in Somalia. During the meeting, discussions focused on strengthening protection and safety for vulnerable people in need of humanitarian assistance, and reinforcing efforts to prevent and combat gender-based violations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1230\">Mr. Christian Saunders praised the important work SoDMA is carrying out in managing humanitarian situations and protecting vulnerable communities. He also thanked the agency\u2019s officials for their warm welcome and effective cooperation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1553\">In conclusion, SoDMA Deputy Commissioner <strong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1297\">Dr. Ahmed Abdi Aadan<\/strong> emphasized that SoDMA is fully committed to safeguarding the dignity, honor, and safety of vulnerable citizens who benefit from the agency\u2019s services, and that the agency gives special priority to implementing robust procedures to ensure their protection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1553\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8439\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/631576358_909847898522423_2544099606013325588_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8440\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/633322823_909847895189090_3895924098444930963_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8441\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/633312207_909847878522425_8984089694481674953_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8442\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/631036924_909847888522424_1948065228589370041_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8443\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/631058391_909847881855758_2642088116045233903_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8444\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/633541334_909847875189092_3860385659631535252_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Deputy Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Dr. Ahmed Abdi Aadan, accompanied by members of the agency\u2019s leadership, received Mr. Christian Saunders, the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Prevention and Protection of Gender-Based Violations, who is on a working visit to the country. 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