MOGADISHU, December 18, 2025 (Somalia Tribune) – The Somali government and the United Nations on Wednesday officially signed the 2025 Implementation Guide, a strategic framework aimed at strengthening the protection of children affected by armed conflict across the country.
The agreement was formalized in Mogadishu by Somalia’s Minister of Defense, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, alongside the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, and the UNICEF Representative, Sandra Latouff.
In a statement shared on social media, UNICEF welcomed the signing, describing it as a renewed commitment by the Federal Government of Somalia to end grave violations against children, strengthen accountability mechanisms, and support the safe release and reintegration of affected children.
The United Nations Transition Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) called the signing a key milestone in Somalia’s efforts to prevent and address serious violations against children during armed conflict, noting that the roadmap builds on progress already achieved and reflects updated national priorities.
The 2025 roadmap represents a significant step in Somalia’s ongoing institutional reforms, particularly within the security sector, with a focus on accountability and child protection in conflict-affected areas.
The signing ceremony was attended by members of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), including senior officials from the Ministries of Defense, Internal Security, Justice and Constitutional Affairs, and Family and Human Rights Development.
