The Government of Somalia and the OHCHR Discuss Strengthening Cooperation on Human Rights Issues

The Minister of the Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development of the Federal Government of Somalia, Amb. Khadiija Maxamed Al-Makhzoumi, held a special meeting in Geneva with the Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations (OHCHR), Ms. Awa Dabo.

The meeting focused on strengthening the cooperation between the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), particularly on how to further enhance support and collaboration regarding the development and protection of human rights in Somalia.

Both sides also discussed efforts to implement the OHCHR office in Somalia, emphasizing the importance of this matter for strengthening national institutions, supporting efforts to promote human rights, and enhancing technical cooperation between Somalia and the United Nations.

Minister Amb. Khadiija Maxamed Al-Makhzoumi expressed gratitude to OHCHR for the ongoing support and collaboration with the Federal Government of Somalia, noting how the Ministry is committed to further strengthening international cooperation and efforts to promote and protect human rights in Somalia.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on how to further develop cooperation and technical support in the field of human rights, with a focus on strengthening the capacity of national institutions and improving human rights protection mechanisms.

The Minister was accompanied at the meeting by the Director General of the Ministry, Mr. Maxamed Bashiir Cumar, and some of the experts and advisors from the Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development.