Escalating Risks and Shrinking Services: GBV Situation in Somalia, Q1 2026

Country: Somalia Sources: Gender Based Violence Area of Responsibility, United Nations Population Fund Please refer to the attached file. Executive Summary Women and girls in Somalia continued to face heightened risks of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) during the first quarter of 2026, driven by the combined effects of conflict, climate-induced displacement, food insecurity, and deteriorating protection environments. The most affected areas included Banadir, Lower Shabelle, Gedo, Bay, Hiraan, Middle