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ISLAMABAD — Somalia and Pakistan discussed prospects for strengthening cooperation in human rights and developing national institutions working in this field during a meeting between Somalia’s Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Ambassador Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, and Rabia Javeri Agha, Chairperson of Pakistan’s National Commission for Human Rights, in Islamabad, as part of both countries’ efforts to expand rights partnerships and institutional expertise exchange.
The discussions focused on enhancing technical cooperation between human rights institutions in both countries, exchanging experiences related to monitoring, documentation, and reporting mechanisms, as well as developing capacity-building programs for professionals working in this field. The two sides emphasized that such cooperation contributes to improving institutional performance and strengthening commitment to international standards for the protection of rights and freedoms.
The Chairperson of Pakistan’s National Commission for Human Rights presented her country’s experience in developing the institution’s performance and strengthening its independence. She highlighted the commission’s progress toward achieving “A” status accreditation, an international recognition reflecting national human rights institutions’ commitment to independence, efficiency, and effectiveness in accordance with established global standards.
The Pakistani official also expressed the commission’s readiness to provide technical support and specialized expertise to Somalia through training programs, knowledge exchange, and sharing best practices. Such cooperation would help strengthen Somali human rights institutions and develop their tools in monitoring, evaluation, and public awareness.
Ambassador Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi emphasized that the Somali government attaches great importance to developing the human rights framework and building strong national institutions based on professionalism, independence, and transparency. She noted that benefiting from successful international experiences is an important factor in enhancing institutions’ ability to protect citizens’ rights and promote justice and the rule of law.
The cooperation comes as part of Somalia’s continued efforts to strengthen its role in human rights at regional and international levels and build strategic partnerships based on expertise exchange and institutional capacity development. These efforts support state-building initiatives and enhance the role of national institutions in protecting rights and public freedoms.
Developing human rights institutions in Somalia is one of the key pillars of state reconstruction and good governance. The country seeks to benefit from international experiences to establish institutions that are more independent, effective, and capable of fulfilling their responsibilities. International human rights partnerships provide an important platform for strengthening national expertise, promoting a culture of respect for human rights, and supporting Somalia’s efforts toward stability and sustainable development.
