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EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)
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European Union's (EU) Political and Security Committee visited Somalia

During her visit, she visited the headquarters of the Somali Police Force and engaged in discussions with State Minister of Internal Security

Ambassador Delphine Pronk, Chair of the European Union's (EU) Political and Security Committee (PSC), visited Somalia to strengthen the vital cooperation in the realm of security and stability. During her visit, she visited the headquarters of the Somali Police Force and engaged in discussions with State Minister of Internal Security,…

EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)
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EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP) supporting maritime nature protection in Somaliland

The aim is to create a policy that can be used by the local authorities to secure that the waters and coasts in the region are used in a sustainable way

The coastal waters in the region are abundant in fish and coral reef. Mangrove forests stretch along parts of the coast providing shelter and feeding ground for marine animals. The marine resources have the potential to bring prosperity to the population and could serve as an alternative to traditional activities…

EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)
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Somalia: Forging the path to legal transformation

EUCAP is a member in the International Advisory Working Group, which reviews legislation in force and assesses the proposed amendments

In addition to enhancing maritime security and police capabilities in Somalia, EUCAP Somalia is actively involved in fostering effective state structures that include a functional justice system. The mission supports the establishment of the rule of law through training, mentoring, and advisory assistance to Somali officials and security sector officers.…

EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)
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Face to Face with Sara Mahonen, European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) Gender Adviser

Sara plays a crucial role in ensuring that everyone is aware of gender mainstreaming and is equipped with the necessary tools to include a gender perspective across all activities in the mission

Sara is seconded by CMC Finland to EUCAP Somalia as the Gender Adviser since March 2022. She has previously worked in different capacities for the Finnish government, the European Union and the Red Cross Movement. Prior to coming to Somalia, she has worked in Niger, The Gambia, Ukraine, Tunisia, Cyprus…

EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)

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Face to face with Carlos Aldereguia, European Union Capacity Building Mission (EUCAP) Somalia Senior Coast Guard Advisor

As one of the objectives of the mission is to support Somali maritime sector, though the EU comprehensive approach, the sustainable and profitable development of the fisheries sector is a key for Somalia

Carlos is a fishery expert who joined the mission at the beginning of the year. He is a naval engineer, with degrees in Law and Information Science, a Master in Information Science and currently doing a PhD on Law, namely on the decision-making process in the EU Fisheries Policy and…

EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)
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Oil spill contingency planning strengthens maritime security

Somalia is posed to serious marine environment pollution especially emanating from oil spills which is however an international problem

Oil spill contingency planning is the process of developing a suitable spill response capability with guidance on the contingency planning process for potential oil spills in or on water following an accidental release of oil to a marine or aquatic environment, whether that be during the handling, transport, production or…

EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)
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National Action Plan for Women in the Somali Maritime Sector proceeding

Efforts to enhance opportunities for Somali women in their country’s maritime sector took a significant step forward

Enhancing and supporting women’s role in security and maritime sectors is a vital part of Somalia’s development. Efforts to enhance opportunities for Somali women in their country’s maritime sector took a significant step forward recently with a national gathering aimed at establishing the next actions in this field. EUCAP Somalia,…