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Ministry of family and human rights empowers women

BAIDOA — With a firm belief that the progress of societies begins with safeguarding women’s dignity and enhancing their leadership, the Somali government continues its diligent efforts to transform social challenges into promising opportunities, placing women’s empowerment at the forefront of national priorities for sustainable development. ​In this context, H.E. …

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​Mogadishu discusses strengthening cooperation with UN human rights delegation

MOGADISHU — ​H.E. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, the Somali Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, held an official talks session in the capital, Mogadishu, with a delegation from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), led by Maymuchka Lauriston, Deputy Regional Representative and Head of …

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Somalia participates in the global human rights summit in Geneva

​GENEVA — Driven by a steadfast commitment to upholding human dignity and promoting values of justice and equality, the Independent National Human Rights Commission of Somalia commenced high-level participation in the International Conference of National Human Rights Institutions, which opened today at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva. ​This three-day …

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Somalia consolidates justice pillars and supports women’s leadership

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Amb. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, inaugurated a high-level workshop in Mogadishu aimed at empowering Somali women and expanding their leadership within national decision-making centers, according to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The forum, organized by the Somali Gender Equality Movement …

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Somalia participates in IGAD human rights institutions meeting

BISHOFTU — Recognizing that active international participation in human rights forums is the cornerstone for building national institutions capable of safeguarding human dignity, the Federal Republic of Somalia participated, for the first time, in the annual meeting of the Network of National Human Rights Institutions (NNHRIs) of the Intergovernmental Authority …

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Somalia and UN align on security human rights

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, Somali Minister of Defense, held a strategic meeting with H.E. James Swan, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative, focusing on aligning national security operations with rigorous international human rights standards. The Somali National News Agency (SONNA) reported that the high-level engagement in Mogadishu aimed to …

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​Somali Prime Minister reviews his country’s human rights efforts internationally

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 …

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