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MOGADISHU — In its relentless pursuit of establishing justice and upholding human dignity, Somalia continues to strengthen its international partnerships to support the institutional building of human rights bodies, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to protecting public freedoms as a fundamental pillar of national recovery and comprehensive revival.
The Chairperson of the National Independent Human Rights Commission, Dr. Maryan Qasim Ahmed, held an official meeting with His Excellency Charles King, the UK Ambassador to Somalia, to discuss human rights priorities and ways to support the Commission’s foundational stage, as detailed in the press post issued via the Commission’s official digital platform on Facebook.
During the meeting, both parties reviewed the prospects for developing the Commission’s organizational structure, focusing on mechanisms to enhance its sovereign role in monitoring human rights conditions and providing the necessary support to build a robust and independent national institution, according to SoOHA’s review of the official source.
The discussions focused on expanding cooperation frameworks in the areas of accountability and transparency to ensure the establishment of justice and the protection of the rule of law, aligning with the strategic directions pursued by Somalia within the framework of national human rights reform.
The meeting gave special attention to the protection of vulnerable social groups, discussing measures to ensure their fundamental rights and provide the necessary legal and social protection, thereby enhancing the cohesion and stability of the social fabric.
The two sides also discussed fostering a climate for freedom of opinion and expression as a cornerstone of democracy, emphasizing the importance of providing a safe environment to ensure these rights are exercised in accordance with international conventions and the Somali Constitution, to which Somalia is committed.
The meeting addressed the technical support required to complete the establishment of the National Independent Human Rights Commission, ensuring it fulfills its duties in monitoring violations and developing human rights performance in compliance with the international “Paris Principles” governing national human rights institutions.
Dr. Maryan Qasim Ahmed expressed her appreciation for the UK’s active role in supporting the democratic transition process, valuing the strategic partnership between Somalia and the United Kingdom in promoting judicial independence and protecting fundamental rights and freedoms.
For his part, the British Ambassador reaffirmed his country’s commitment to providing continued support to enhance the capacities of Somali institutions, praising the serious steps taken by Somalia toward institutionalizing human rights work and entrenching accountability across various state sectors.
The meeting concluded by emphasizing the importance of ongoing coordination between the National Commission and international partners to ensure the implementation of joint programs aimed at raising human rights awareness and providing effective mechanisms to protect Somali individuals and secure their future.
This diplomatic engagement on human rights serves as tangible evidence of the maturing national will led by Somalia to transition from the foundational stage to institutional empowerment. The partnership with the United Kingdom in this vital file is not limited to technical support; rather, it reflects a shared belief that upholding human rights is the true guarantee for sustainable peace and stability, and stands as an international testament to Somalia moving with confident strides toward building a state of law and institutions.
