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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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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MOGADISHU — Within the framework of its strategic efforts to consolidate human rights principles and protect vulnerable groups, the Chairperson of the National Independent Human Rights Commission, Dr. Maryam Qasim Ahmed, held official talks in Mogadishu on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with the UNICEF Representative to Somalia, Ms. Sandra Lattouf. …
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MOGADISHU — The Federal Republic of Somalia has announced the launch of the second phase of the Women’s Peace and Protection Joint Programme (WPP-II), a strategic step aimed at enhancing the role of women in peacebuilding, leadership, and decision-making, within a comprehensive national vision to consolidate the values of justice …
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MOGADISHU — The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Mr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), received today the Chairperson of the National Independent Human Rights Commission, Ms. Maryan Qasim Ahmed, and her accompanying delegation at his office, to discuss ways of mutual cooperation. The Governor welcomed the Commission’s leadership, …
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MOGADISHU — The Somali National Independent Human Rights Commission received yesterday, Sunday, a delegation from the “Centre for Civilians in Conflict” (CIVIC), led by Vianney Bisimwa, Director of Africa Programs, to discuss frameworks for joint cooperation and the development of technical mechanisms related to civilian protection during security operations. The …
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MOGADISHU — Somalia continues to strengthen the pillars of her state based on justice and law, as the Independent National Commission for Human Rights inaugurated in the capital, Mogadishu, an intensive specialized training program spanning a full week, with the aim of developing her operational mechanisms and expanding her national …
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