Protection Cluster

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s House of the People (Lower House of Parliament) has ratified the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, marking a significant step toward strengthening child protection laws and aligning the nation with continental human rights frameworks. The Charter, adopted by the African Union, is …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations has issued a stark warning regarding a deepening humanitarian emergency in Somalia, reporting that over 142,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have been forcibly evicted from temporary shelters since the start of 2025. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated that the …

MOGADISHU — The Cabinet of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Somalia today unanimously approved a resolution to terminate the mandate of the Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Somalia, setting the official conclusion for the end of October 2025. This decision is a cornerstone of the country’s …

MOGADISHU – In a historic step towards promoting inclusivity, the Somali government has pledged to grant persons with disabilities a meaningful role in the country’s political process, particularly within the ongoing constitutional review, according to local outlet Radio Dalsan. The announcement was made by the Acting Minister of Justice and …

GALKAYO — A young Somali doctor was killed in an armed attack in the central city of Galkayo in what is suspected to be a clan-motivated conflict, according to a report from the Shabelle Media Network. Local and security sources reported that Dr. Omar Abdi Dahir was shot by unknown …

MOGADISHU — In a qualitative move reflecting a national commitment to enhancing the role of women in building Somalia’s future, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has launched the “Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) Working Group.” This launch came during a high-level coordination meeting hosted by the agency, with broad …

OSLO — In a significant diplomatic effort to advance national social development goals, Somalia’s Minister of Family Affairs and Human Rights, Ambassador Khadiija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, concluded a series of pivotal meetings in Oslo. The visit underscored the Somali government’s unwavering commitment to championing the rights of its most vulnerable citizens …

MOGADISHU — The Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, received a high-level delegation from Save the Children International, led by Mr. Mahmoud Mohamed Hassan, Country Director of the organization in Somalia. During the meeting, the SoDMA Chairman emphasized the importance of aligning international humanitarian …

MOGADISHU — Ms. Sandra Lattouf, the newly appointed UNICEF Representative in Somalia, officially presented her credentials today to H.E. Isaak Mohamud Mursal, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Government of Somalia, during a ceremony held in Mogadishu. The event marks the formal commencement of Ms. …

MOGADISHU — In a strategic move to enhance international cooperation and push forward Somalia’s National Transformation Plan (2025–2029), Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre hosted Ms. Ugochi Daniels, Deputy Director General for Operations at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), at his office in Mogadishu, according to Radio Dalsan. Discussions …