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MOGADISHU — H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, participated virtually in the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, delivering a strategic speech on the country’s rights developments and its stance on current international affairs.
In his address, detailed by Shabelle Media Network, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Mogadishu’s steadfast commitment to advancing the protection and promotion of human rights while addressing existing challenges through national strategies that ensure citizen dignity.
He highlighted government steps to modernize the legal and judicial systems, emphasizing, as reported by the aforementioned media house, that strengthening justice institutions represents the fundamental pillar for ensuring social equality across all Somali regions.
The Prime Minister expressed Somalia’s grave concern over ongoing violations in the Palestinian territories, describing the situation—according to the Network’s publication—as a source of deep sorrow and international concern that warrants urgent global action to protect civilians.
The same source indicated the Prime Minister’s emphasis on Somalia’s dedication to working closely with international partners to consolidate peace and justice, considering close global cooperation the only path toward achieving sustainable stability for all nations.
The speech, as provided by the news platform, underscored that Somalia has achieved tangible progress in rights and freedoms, affirming that the federal government places national reconciliation at the forefront of its priorities for a future based on the rule of law.
H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre called on the international community to support Somalia’s national human rights bodies, enabling them to fulfill their oversight roles, thereby ensuring the alignment of local laws with international human rights treaties transparently.
The Premier also emphasized the importance of multilateral dialogue in facing cross-border rights crises, noting, according to the media report, that Somalia’s recovery experience offers vital insights for formulating international policies more responsive to humanitarian realities.
The Prime Minister concluded by renewing Somalia’s commitment, as an active and responsible member of the global community, to defending universal humanitarian principles and striving for a world characterized by mutual respect and the preservation of rights.
Somalia’s participation in the 61st UN Human Rights Council session reaffirms Mogadishu’s restored diplomatic standing, as Somalia has become a proactive voice in defending just causes. Experts suggest this address bolsters international confidence in the Somali government’s reformative path and highlights the commitment to making human rights a fundamental pillar for stability and sustainable development.
