Somalia and OHCHR Present Human Rights Progress in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – The Minister of the Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development of the Federal Government of Somalia, Amb. Khadiija Maxamed Al-Makhzoumi, delivered a speech at a high-level panel held at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, which discussed the human rights situation in Somalia, the progress made, and the transition process of human rights.

The meeting took place during the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council, and it also focused on the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia to strengthen the protection and promotion of human rights.

The Minister stated that Somalia, for the first time in over 30 years, is directly submitting its reports through the official process of the Human Rights Council and the reporting procedures of the Council. She pointed out that the Federal Government of Somalia is committed to continuously participating in the international human rights system and will continue to collaborate with international organizations.

Amb. Khadiija also highlighted the importance of Human Rights Council Resolution 60/28, which she stated is a crucial part of the direction and efforts related to the transition phase and strengthening international cooperation for Somalia, particularly accelerating the opening of the OHCHR Office in Mogadishu.

The Minister emphasized that the transition process is vital for the new phase of Somalia and will be a significant topic in the discussions and activities of the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva and the meetings of the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York.

She stated that the Federal Government of Somalia is ready to responsibly take its role in the transition process, while strengthening national institutions and mechanisms to protect and promote human rights. Finally, the Minister shared with the world the progress Somalia has made in building human rights institutions and developing key legislation, particularly the implementation of the Independent National Human Rights Commission.

She emphasized that Somalia is committed to the protection and promotion of human rights, thanking the United Nations, international organizations, and Somalia's partners for their continued support to the country. The Minister concluded that international cooperation is crucial for the success and continuity of the transition process and the strengthening of human rights institutions in Somalia.