DSRSG, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, UN Somalia.
Somalia
Joined February 2016
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Very pleased to join this week Somalia’s Disaster Resilience Conference by @SoDMA_Somalia and @CU_mogadishu on investing in resilience to break the cycle of recurrent disasters. Important to understand community resilience & local agency to see how national system can support.
@UNinSomalia’s DSRSG/RC/HC @GConway_UN addressed the third edition of the Somalia Disaster Resilience Conference (SDRC 2026), held under the theme “From Recurrent Disasters to Sustainable Resilience for a Better Future and Lasting Recovery for Somalia.”
#SoDMA #SDRC2026 #DisasterResilience #MogadishuUniversity #Somalia
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@UNinSomalia’s DSRSG/RC/HC @GConway_UN addressed the third edition of the Somalia Disaster Resilience Conference (SDRC 2026), held under the theme “From Recurrent Disasters to Sustainable Resilience for a Better Future and Lasting Recovery for Somalia.”
#SoDMA #SDRC2026 #DisasterResilience #MogadishuUniversity #Somalia
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Mr. @GConway_UN, @UNinSomalia’s DSRSG/RC/HC emphasized the importance of disaster preparedness, risk reduction, stronger partnerships between the government and humanitarian agencies, and investment in community resilience at the Somalia Disaster Resilience Conference (SDRC 2026).
He commended SoDMA and Mogadishu University for their efforts to strengthen preparedness and build sustainable resilience, helping Somalia reduce disaster impacts and recover more effectively.
#SoDMA #SDRC2026 #DisasterResilience #MogadishuUniversity #Somalia
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2/2 The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the Ministry and the UN, with discussions on progress in Somalia’s energy and water sectors and opportunities to further advance joint efforts.
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1/2 H.E. Abdullahi Bidhan Warsame, Minister of Energy & Water Resources,FGS received a UN delegation led by George Conway, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, UN Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, at the Ministry’s headquarters.
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Commissioner @MahamuudMoallim received Mr. @GConway_UN, @UNinSomalia’s DSRSG/RC/HC, to discuss Somalia’s humanitarian situation and preparedness for the impacts of Super El Niño.
Discussions focused on strengthening coordination among government and humanitarian partners, accelerating support to vulnerable communities in high-risk areas, and reducing flood risks during the #Deyr rainy season.
The Commissioner thanked the United Nations for its continued support and called for joint preparedness efforts ahead of the rains and associated risks.
#SuperElNiño
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Statement by UNICEF Representative in Somalia Sandra Lattouf, on the impact of the recent outbreak of violence on children in Baidoa, Somalia unicef.link/4xQZqYg
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#Somalia: Violence in Baidoa is driving displacement, raising protection risks & limiting access to services.
@GConway_UN urges parties to uphold humanitarian laws, protect civilians, infrastructure and ensure unimpeded humanitarian access.
Statement: bit.ly/3V6YLo6
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DSRSG @GConway_UN stressed at the 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 (𝐂𝐇𝐅𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔) the importance of early warnings and timely action to reduce disaster risks and impacts.
@UNinSomalia
#CHF2026 #ElNino2026 #ElNinoPreparedness #Flooding #Somalia
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Mr. @GConway_UN, @UNinSomalia’s DSRSG/RC/HC, stressed at the 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 (𝐂𝐇𝐅𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔) the importance of early warnings, timely action and stronger coordination to reduce disaster risks and impacts.
He called for stronger preparedness, particularly in high-risk areas, and highlighted joint efforts by SoDMA and humanitarian partners to advance a coordinated plan focused on early warning and action ahead of El Niño 2026.
#CHF2026 #ElNino2026 #ElNinoPreparedness #Flooding #Somalia
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Today in Jowhar, the Federal Government of Somalia, UN and partners, including Italy, marked the groundbreaking of the Sabuun Barrage restoration under #JOSP, a major step towards strengthening water security, irrigation and climate resilience across Shabelle River Basin.
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Our Ex
Director, @myerow today met #DSRSG/#HC, Mr @GConway_UN at his office in #Mogadishu to discuss a few issues incl. #El_Nino Preparedness & Response Planning and #impact on riverine #marginalized communities in the event of floods. Discussions were fruitful.
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Honoured to host UK Minister for Development & Africa @kirstyjmcneill, Deputy PM H.E. @SalahJama, HMA @CharlesKingFCDO, & DSRSG/RC/HC @GConway_UN at our premises to learn more about how UK support enables @WFP to provide lifesaving assistance to those most in need in Somalia.
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.@WHOSom's Rep. Dr. @karamagih met with the DSRSG, resident, and humanitarian coordinator of UN Somalia. @GConway_UN. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration & advancing shared priorities across health, humanitarian, & development efforts in Somalia. @WHOEMRO
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The UN Somalia DSRSG/RC/HC @GConway_UN called on Gender Theme Groups and colleagues across UN agencies to champion #GenderEquality, strengthen gender-responsive programming, and ensure commitments translate into clear ownership, resources, evidence and results.
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“Gender equality is not a box-ticking exercise. It is a leadership & results obligation.”
DSRSG/RC/HC @GConway_UN reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to addressing historic inequalities, advancing gender parity & partnering meaningfully with women’s rights organizations.
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As we celebrate humanitarians and their service to humanity this month, we say THANK YOU to colleagues who turn compassion into action, delivering hope and assistance where it's needed most.
Humanitarian visit with partners to #LaasCaanood today to hear from the community, local partners & authorities about the impact of protracted #drought from four below-average rainy seasons — focus on child malnutrition, access to water, & displacement.
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Sool is one of the regions hardest hit by severe #drought
Visiting Laas Caanood today @GConway_UN met families in dire need due to
➡️Displacement
➡️Water&food scarcity
➡️Limited health services
➡️Scant shelter&protection
➡️Limited support
Assistance must be urgently stepped up
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On #YouthDay, @UNinSomalia recognises the young people across #Somalia whose ideas and leadership is contributing to building a peaceful prosperous #Somalia
Let's champion youth-led solutions.
#YouthDay
