UNFPA Somalia: Situation Report (January - March 2026)
Country: Somalia Source: United Nations Population Fund Please refer to the attached file. Highlights In the first quarter of 2026, worsening drought conditions in Somalia continued to drive humanitarian needs, with 6.5 million people facing high levels of acute food insecurity. Displacement increased across camps and hard-to-reach areas. Women and girls in affected communities face heightened protection risks including gender-based violence (GBV), harmful coping mechanisms, and reduced access to essential sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and protection services. The situation remains critical in parts of Jubaland, South-West, Hirshabelle, Galmudug, Puntland, and Somaliland. Women and girls face increased protection risks, including exposure to GBV, as well as limited access to protection services due to displacement and the impact of reduced humanitarian funding. Maternal health risks are also increasing as drought-affected populations face difficulties accessing antenatal care, safe delivery services, emergency obstetric care, and referral services. Since January 2026, UNFPAโs humanitarian response has reached 44,424 people with life-saving reproductive health and protection services, awareness information, and emergency relief. This support was delivered through thirteen health facilities, five women and girlsโ safe spaces, six GBV One-Stop Centres, two youth-friendly spaces, and four mobile maternity clinics. In 2026, UNFPA Somalia requires US $27 million to deliver life-saving SRH and GBV prevention and response services for affected women and girls. To date, only 19 per cent of this appeal has been secured, which is already affecting UNFPAโs ability to sustain essential services. Flexible and timely funding is urgently needed to maintain services and preserve the dignity, safety, and well-being of women and girls.