The Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Group (SCPAG) provides support for a wide range of communication activities and products centred on the work of UNTMIS, media relations and community outreach, in line with the Mission’s mandate.
Key strategic communications and campaigns have focused on state and peace-building processes, reconciliation efforts, security developments, preventing and countering violent extremism, women’s inclusion in political process, human rights and youth issues, and more.
With the goal of a free and independent media environment in Somalia, SCPAG supports local media development through training on relevant issues such as journalists’ rights and responsibilities, ethical reporting, and the usage of latest technologies.
SCPAG also supports the development of Somali government communications capabilities through the provision of technical training on communication campaigns, social media platforms and websites for various ministries and government institutions.