{"id":452492,"date":"2025-11-27T17:47:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/?p=452492"},"modified":"2025-11-27T17:47:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:47:33","slug":"somalia-assumes-leadership-role-as-co-chair-at-3rd-un-habitat-executive-board-session-in-nairobi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/somalia-assumes-leadership-role-as-co-chair-at-3rd-un-habitat-executive-board-session-in-nairobi\/","title":{"rendered":"Somalia Assumes Leadership Role as Co-Chair at 3rd UN-Habitat Executive Board Session in Nairobi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b>NAIROBI, Kenya<\/b> \u2013 The Federal Republic of Somalia has taken a prominent position on the global stage today as the 3rd Session of the Executive Board of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) officially commenced in Nairobi.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">In a significant diplomatic development, Somalia is participating in this high-level session not only as a member state but in its newly elected capacity as <b>Co-Chair of the Executive Board<\/b>. This leadership role places the Federal Government at the forefront of decision-making processes regarding global urbanization and human settlement strategies.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">The Somali delegation is led by the Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction, and Housing. Spearheading the team is <b>H.E. Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle<\/b>, Somalia\u2019s Ambassador to Kenya, accompanied by <b>Dr. Abdirahman Hmuud Ahmed Aleel<\/b>, Senior Advisor and Head of Projects at the Ministry.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Over the course of the two-day session, the Somali delegation is set to play an active and pivotal role in guiding the deliberations. The Executive Board is tasked with a heavy agenda, which includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b>Reviewing UN-Habitat\u2019s Progress:<\/b> Assessing the implementation of current programs and financial status.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b>Shaping the Future:<\/b> Deliberating on the draft <b>Strategic Plan for 2026\u20132029<\/b>, which will define the organization&#8217;s global priorities for the coming years.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b>Global alignment:<\/b> Reviewing resolutions and decisions passed by the United Nations General Assembly relevant to human settlements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"><b>WUF13 Preparations:<\/b> Overseeing the preparatory work for the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which is scheduled to be held in Azerbaijan in mid-2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Somalia\u2019s active participation and co-chairmanship at this level highlight the nation&#8217;s renewed commitment to multilateralism and its dedication to addressing critical issues of housing, infrastructure reconstruction, and sustainable urban development both at home and internationally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAIROBI, Kenya \u2013 The Federal Republic of Somalia has taken a prominent position on the global stage today as the 3rd Session of the Executive Board of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) officially commenced in Nairobi. 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