MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission has renewed its call for the protection of civilians and the safeguarding of fundamental human rights following an incident in the Digta Margoos area of Lower Jubba region that reportedly resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. In a statement issued today, the …
Read More »Human rights commission leads national judicial movement
MOGADISHU — The National Independent Human Rights Commission of the Federal Republic of Somalia has accelerated its strategic movements aimed at establishing the rule of law and developing judicial mechanisms to secure an integrated legal environment protecting public liberties. It was noted in an update published on its official Facebook …
Read More »Human Rights Commission leads national movement strengthening liberties
MOGADISHU — The National Independent Human Rights Commission and the Somali Police Force command have initiated a strategic partnership to develop a compliant institutional framework that safeguards civic liberties and protects human dignity, aligning with state efforts to consolidate stability and social justice. It was noted in an update published …
Read More »Somali Human Rights Commission discusses partnership with UN
MOGADISHU — The Chairperson of the Somali National Independent Human Rights Commission, Dr. Maryan Qasim Ahmed, held high-level talks today in Mogadishu with the Chief of the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, Brian James Williams, to examine strategic frameworks for expanding international aid to domestic rights institutions. This high-level coordination meeting …
Read More »International partnership supporting youth and peacebuilding in Somalia
ADDIS ABABA — LG Electronics, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Elman Peace Centre have officially launched a new strategic partnership aimed at promoting technical and vocational training, advancing peacebuilding efforts, and creating sustainable employment opportunities for youth in Somalia. According to …
Read More »Mogadishu workshop strengthens national human rights capacity
MOGADISHU — A four-day specialized workshop aimed at enhancing the institutional and professional capacities of staff members from the National Independent Human Rights Commission officially opened on Monday in Mogadishu. According to a media statement released via the verified digital platform of the National Independent Human Rights Commission on “Facebook”, …
Read More »Somali institutional integration advancing humanitarian care in prisons
MOGADISHU — The Somali capital, Mogadishu, witnessed a new strategic step toward institutionalizing humanitarian and judicial work; as the Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moallin Abdulle, held an expanded meeting today, Monday, at the agency’s headquarters, with the Commander of the Somali Custodial Corps, Major General …
Read More »Somalia launches professional prison training program
MOGADISHU — The Somali Ministry of Justice has launched a professional training program for officers and personnel of the Somali Custodial Corps, in a move aimed at strengthening professional standards and enhancing institutional performance within the prison and correctional sector. According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the program …
Read More »Somali cooperation to enhance civilian protection and rights
MOGADISHU — The Chairperson of the National Independent Human Rights Commission, Dr. Maryan Qasim Ahmed, held a high-level meeting today with the Somali President’s Special Envoy for Stabilization and Civilian Protection, Omar Hashi, to discuss ways to enhance joint action mechanisms and develop bilateral coordination frameworks to protect the population …
Read More »National commission calls for protecting detainees’ legal rights
MOGADISHU — The National Independent Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) of Somalia has expressed deep concern regarding the ongoing detention of “Sadia Moallim Ali” for over a month in Mogadishu’s Central Prison without formal charges. According to the Commission’s official Facebook page, a delegation visited the Central Prison on April 29 …
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