Minister of Family Visits OHCHR Office in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Amb. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, visited the newly opened Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Mogadishu.

The visit focused on reviewing the implementation of Somalia’s Human Rights Transition Plan and assessing progress in carrying out its planned activities.

During the visit, the Minister and ministry officials received a briefing from OHCHR staff on the implementation of the transition plan, the office’s operations and priority activities aimed at promoting and protecting human rights in Somalia.

Minister Khadija emphasized the importance of accelerating priority activities and strengthening cooperation between the Ministry and OHCHR to achieve tangible results.

The Federal Government of Somalia has worked to facilitate the reopening of the OHCHR office in Mogadishu, reflecting progress in strengthening the country’s human rights institutions and international cooperation.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Human Rights Transition Plan, implementing national priorities and strengthening national institutions responsible for promoting and protecting human rights.