MOGADISHU — Commissioner Ali Mohamed Ilmi, a member of the National Independent Human Rights Commission, and the Commission’s Director-General, Mr. Mustafa Ahmed Mohamud, participated today in an expansive seminar in Mogadishu to review the “Performance Audit Report” regarding services provided to inmates at the Central Prison, as detailed in the …
Read More »Somalia showcases human rights successes at Geneva forum
GENEVA — H.E. Ambassador Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, Somali Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, led a high-level delegation in the 52nd session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Geneva, as reported by the Ministry’s Official Facebook Page. The Somali delegation presented to representatives of 108 participating countries a …
Read More »Somalia and UN open human rights office in Mogadishu
GENEVA — The Federal Republic of Somalia and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) signed a historic agreement in Geneva yesterday, Wednesday, to officially open the first OHCHR office in Mogadishu, as reported by the Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development’s Official Facebook Page. …
Read More »Somali-UN move to strengthen human rights foundations
MOGADISHU — H.E. Dr. Maryam Qasim Ahmed, Chairperson of the National Independent Human Rights Commission, discussed today in Mogadishu with H.E. George Conway, the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, ways to enhance joint cooperation, as reported by the Commission’s Official Facebook Page. The high-level meeting focused on …
Read More »Human rights commission and Qatari ambassador discuss institutional partnership
MOGADISHU — The Qatari Embassy in Mogadishu hosted today an official meeting between Dr. Maryam Qasim Ahmed, Chairperson of the Independent National Human Rights Commission, and H.E. Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al-Nuaimi, Ambassador of Qatar to Somalia, as reported by the Commission’s official Facebook page. The discussions at the embassy …
Read More »Human rights commission and ICRC establish strategic partnership
MOGADISHU — Somalia, represented by Dr. Maryam Qasim Ahmed, Chairperson of the Independent National Human Rights Commission, received today in Mogadishu Mr. Antoine Grand, Head of the ICRC Delegation, to launch a new phase of institutional cooperation, as reported by the Commission’s official Facebook page. The meeting witnessed the laying …
Read More »Somalia reaffirms support for press freedom and peacebuilding
MOGADISHU — H.E. Daud Aweis Jama, Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, extended his sincere congratulations to the media community on World Press Freedom Day; praising the fundamental role of the press in advancing peacebuilding and strengthening democratic foundations, as reported by the Somali …
Read More »Somalia launches human rights initiative at workplace
MOGADISHU — The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia has announced its intention to launch the “Decent Work” program; a strategic step aimed at preserving the dignity of the workforce and enhancing human rights principles in work environments, in accordance with established international standards. …
Read More »Three civilians killed in Mogadishu eviction clashes
MOGADISHU — At least three civilians were killed following armed clashes in the Hamar Jajab district of the Somali capital, Mogadishu; due to tensions accompanying a state-led legal eviction operation, according to official sources and witnesses speaking to Shabelle Media Network. Sources stated that the confrontation broke out in the …
Read More »Somalia, UN discuss strengthening women’s empowerment cooperation
MOGADISHU — As part of its strategic efforts to strengthen international partnerships and support the role of women in sustainable development, H.E. Salah Ahmed Jama, Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, received in Mogadishu on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, a high-level delegation from UN Women led by …
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