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MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamed Abdullahi Salad, Second Deputy Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees and IDPs, together with H.E. Mohamud Abdi Kaarshe, IGAD Representative to Somalia, inaugurated a high-level forum in Mogadishu aimed at promoting social integration pathways. This initiative is part of efforts to formulate a comprehensive national vision that supports peaceful coexistence and ensures the rights of those most in need of protection.
According to the official Facebook page of the National Commission for Refugees and IDPs (NCRI), the forum, which is being held from March 30 to April 1, 2026, in Mogadishu, focuses primarily on fostering values of harmony and joint cooperation among refugees, IDPs, asylum seekers, and their host communities to ensure social stability.
The forum’s agenda, as published by the Commission’s official page and confirmed by the event’s backdrop banner, includes mechanisms for strengthening bonds between community components of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Participants discussed ways to overcome obstacles to effective integration and developed national strategies that contribute to turning cultural diversity into a source of development and stability.
The opening sessions reviewed effective methods and innovative means for conflict resolution when they occur, emphasizing the importance of community dialogue as a fundamental tool for establishing peace. The forum highlighted the need to build bridges of trust among various groups to ensure a safe environment that allows everyone to contribute to nation-building.
The forum’s proceedings, according to the same source, witnessed extensive discussions on the importance of cultural exchange in enhancing mutual understanding and deepening awareness of unified human values. Through these deliberations, participants seek to establish a practical framework that encourages positive interaction between different cultures to serve national strategic goals.
The meeting was characterized by the broad participation of heads of refugee, IDP, and asylum-seeker committees, alongside representatives of host communities, giving a participatory nature to the expected outcomes. This inclusive representation reflects the commitment of all stakeholders to work hand-in-hand to overcome the logistical and social challenges posed by displacement.
Reports issued by the Commission clarified that the organization of this event was facilitated through joint coordination between the NCRI and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and in partnership with Sweden, to strengthen initiatives intended to build a secure and united society.
The opening activities concluded by affirming that achieving sustainable social integration remains a fundamental pillar for achieving political and economic stability. This event represents a vital step toward consolidating the principles of compassion and solidarity, aligning with Somalia’s strategic direction in managing the affairs of the displaced and ensuring their human dignity.
Promoting peaceful coexistence between the displaced and host communities represents the cornerstone of stability in societies emerging from crises. These joint efforts between national bodies and regional organizations, with the support of international partners, demonstrate that integration and cooperation are the only paths to building a future characterized by harmony and the preservation of fundamental human rights.
