The Independent National Human Rights Commission of Somalia Launches a Five-Day Workshop in Nairobi

Nairobi – The National Human Rights Commission (GMXIQ), in collaboration with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI), has launched a five-day workshop in Nairobi on high-level leadership and capacity building for the Commission, supported by the Government of Sweden.

The opening ceremony featured speeches from the Chairperson of the Commission, Dr. Maryan Qaasim Axmed; Per Karlsson, Head of Development Cooperation for Somalia at the Swedish Embassy; and Mikael Johansson, Director of RWI for Africa.

The workshop brought together Commission members and international experts specializing in human rights, to strengthen the Commission's governance processes, safeguard its independence, and enhance accountability and systems for fulfilling its legal obligations.

Topics to be discussed during the workshop include reviewing the Commission's policies and procedures, preparing for the recognition of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), and exchanging knowledge and experiences related to human rights.

Representatives and experts from human rights institutions in Sweden, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and Morocco are also participating in the workshop, sharing their knowledge and experiences.

This workshop is part of the Commission's efforts to build a strong, independent national institution that operates effectively, enhances accountability, upholds human dignity, and protects human rights throughout Somalia.