LESOTHO — Somalia is actively participating in the 47th session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child held in Lesotho, as part of her relentless efforts to enhance her role in continental forums and affirm her keenness to improve the situation of childhood …
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ADDIS ABABA — In a strategic move embodying her firm commitment to protecting the youth and preserving their dignity, Somalia officially submitted today the instrument of ratification of the “African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child” to the African Union Commission headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis …
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MOGADISHU — Somalia, represented by the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, participated today, Monday, April 13, 2026, in the proceedings of a high-level conference dedicated to discussing the roles of Somali women in the paths of state-building, strengthening the pillars of peace, and advancing sustainable development within her …
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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 — 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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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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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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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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MOGADISHU — His Excellency Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein, Governor of the Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, launched a pioneering humanitarian initiative by providing direct financial assistance to disabled persons in the capital on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH – 2026 AD. This noble gesture reflects the regional …
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MOGADISHU — Soldiers from the 231st Battalion of the Military Police Brigade of the Somali National Army embodied the highest values of social solidarity by responding to a humanitarian appeal from a disabled girl with special needs in the capital, Mogadishu. This initiative involved donating a wheelchair to enhance her …
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