{"id":19159,"date":"2026-04-10T10:44:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T10:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/?p=19159"},"modified":"2026-04-12T13:44:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T13:44:12","slug":"somalia-and-switzerland-discuss-enhancing-human-rights-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/2026\/04\/10\/somalia-and-switzerland-discuss-enhancing-human-rights-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"\u200bSomalia and Switzerland discuss enhancing human rights protection"},"content":{"rendered":"

MOGADISHU —<\/strong> As part of her persistent efforts to consolidate the pillars of justice and the rule of law, Somalia witnessed high-level diplomatic and human rights activity aimed at strengthening institutional frameworks for human rights protection and developing national mechanisms in line with international standards. This represents a strategic step toward building a society governed by equality, transparency, and the preservation of human dignity across the state.<\/p>\n

H.E. Mohamed Harun Mohamud, Deputy Chairperson of the National Independent Human Rights Commission (NIHRC), reviewed with H.E. Mirko Giulietti, Ambassador of Switzerland to Somalia, horizons for bilateral cooperation to bolster the national human rights landscape. They discussed engineering advanced mechanisms to ensure the protection of fundamental freedoms and elevate the status of national human rights institutions with professionalism and independence.<\/p>\n

\u200bThe meeting involved a comprehensive assessment of existing operational challenges and available developmental opportunities. Somalia reaffirmed her determination to build a human rights institution possessing the structural efficiency and capability to execute its mandate with absolute transparency, ensuring human rights remain a cornerstone of all national transformation and comprehensive renaissance plans.<\/p>\n

During the session, the Deputy Chairperson confirmed that the national institution is undergoing an accelerated foundational phase focused on capacity building and human resource development. He emphasized that the Commission will operate with complete independence and strict neutrality, adhering fully to global human rights frameworks, primarily the “Paris Principles.”<\/p>\n

This strategic direction seeks to build an institution that commands public trust and possesses the structural capabilities necessary to perform its duties effectively. Current efforts focus on formulating an institutional vision capable of proactively and systematically monitoring and promoting human rights standards across Somali governorates.<\/p>\n

For his part, the Swiss Ambassador expressed his country’s profound interest in the Commission’s strategic vision. He reaffirmed Switzerland\u2019s firm commitment to supporting governance initiatives and the rule of law in Somalia, providing the necessary technical support to enhance the Commission’s capacity to fulfill its humanitarian and legal mission according to the highest international standards.<\/p>\n

Both sides agreed on the necessity of sustaining this partnership through advanced technical support and specialized capacity-building programs. They aimed to work together to consolidate a culture of human rights as an integral part of social stability and economic growth, contributing to a secure national environment that supports citizens’ rights and secures swift justice.<\/p>\n

Discussions also focused on the importance of integration between national will and international expertise to develop a resilient human rights system. It was emphasized that protecting freedoms is the fundamental guarantee for achieving sustainable development and enhancing Somalia’s standing as a state committed to universal human values and international treaties.<\/p>\n

The meeting concluded with a consensus on a roadmap for future cooperation, including the exchange of technical expertise and the development of the Commission’s oversight tools. This serves the Somali people’s aspirations for dignity and prosperity, securing for future generations a society based on respect for the law and the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms.<\/p>\n

These discussions demonstrate Somalia’s firm will to transform human rights visions into tangible institutional reality. They prove that strengthening the national human rights system is the surest path to establishing a state of institutions, where human beings and their rights remain the primary driver of all construction and development efforts in the comprehensive Somali renaissance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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