New @OHCHRKENYA Country Representative, Mr. Charles Kwemoi, presented his credentials to PCS @MusaliaMudavadi reaffirming the strong partnership between the UN Human Rights Office and the Government of Kenya. OHCHR remains committed to supporting Kenya’s human rights agenda #KE
If true, this is the worst yet. The lighthouse is a symbol of the city's history and coastal identity. It needed to be preserved, refurbished, and proposed for UNESCO heritage status, alongside the mosque and several other locations in Xamarweye.
Pls Join SGEM’s Forum for Solutions on Somalia’s Local Government Elections: Challenges & Opportunities, an insightful discussion w/ expert panelists @ThabitMhd, @xafsocagay, @MahadWasuge & @urbnxpo. Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 @ 9:00 PM EAT Co-hosted by @SpotonSomalia. Be part of it!
Honored to officiate a special event marking #WorldSightDay at the Turkish Embassy. We stand committed to supporting individuals with visual impairments and ensuring their full inclusion in society. Together, we can make a difference. #InclusionMatters#HumanRights
🎙️ It's time to De-Complexify!
Join us for Episode 1, where we deconstruct the AU's missions in Somalia, from early interventions to today’s complex security landscape. Discover the journey and what it means for Somalia and the Horn of Africa.
📅 New episodes every month!
#BalqiisDecomplexified #Somalia #HornOfAfrica #AU
.@SomaliPM’s Permanent Secretary @KamalGutale engaged with the #UNSOM and #UNICEF Joint Program on #HumanRights Phase Two team today. The focus was on the progress of the program and improving human rights coordination between the OPM and relevant agencies. #Somalia
A very important call for inclusion. Embracing the diversity of Somali communities is vital for progress. Hopefully, this call will lead to real change and equitable representation for this and all other underrepresented communities. #InclusionMatters#Somalia#HumanRights
As a member of the Somali Bantu community, I am encouraged by the meeting between Acting UN Special Representative James Swan and our community in Mogadishu today. It is crucial that our voices, and those of other underrepresented groups in Somalia, are included in discussions about the national electoral framework and public affairs. For too long, our contributions and perspectives have been overlooked, yet we are an integral part of this nation's fabric. This engagement is a step toward ensuring that all Somalis, regardless of their background, have a say in the future of our country. True progress can only be achieved when every community has a seat at the table, and I hope this meeting will lead to meaningful change and greater inclusion for the Somali Bantu community.
Today, at the UN headquarters in Mogadishu, the National Disability Agency (NDA) Commissioners, led by Chairman Mohamed Jama, conducted a crucial meeting with the UN Country Team, headed by George Conway, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC) in Somalia.
Meet Mohamed Bashir Osman, our Honorary Consul in Mogadishu. Find out more about his role and background in this week's blog-interview 👉
https://t.co/zptyHUlqBQ
.@UN welcomes the passing by the House of the People today of the National #DisabilityRights Bill – it marks an important milestone for all persons with disabilities in #Somalia, and was supported by #Somalia's Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development and the Joint Programme on Human Rights, which aims to strengthen #humanrights in the country.
the Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development through the Joint Program on Human Rights. The Disability Rights Protection Act, #Somalia, and #HumanRights.
The National Disability Rights Protection Act was ratified by the Somali parliament today, which is a major step forward for the rights of persons with disabilities in Somalia. This important statute was developed with assistance from the National Disability Agency,
Today, the EU adopted a sanctions package on sexual and gender-based violence. The Netherlands welcomes these sanctions and remains committed to eradicating this form of violence, supporting survivors and holding perpetrators accountable.
I am honored to have participated in the 3-day conference on the Somali Diaspora, themed "Harnessing the Power of the Somali Diaspora for a Better and Prosperous Somalia," held in Doha. This event was organized by the @MOFASomalia with the support of the State of Qatar.
🎞️How can you understand a violent past? In the short documentary ‘Neighbour Abdi’, Abdi and Douwe use miniature sets and special effects to reconstruct pivotal moments from Abdi’s life.
Watch the movie about a 🇸🇴-born, furniture designer, living in 🇳🇱: https://t.co/34QWDZKHGg
The🇳🇱🇸🇴diaspora have been a strong ally in the work NL has been doing across Somalia. Collaborating with them presents an invaluable opportunity to leverage their expertise, networks, and resources in addressing a myriad of challenges. How many 🇳🇱diaspora do you think are in 🇸🇴?
🎧🆕 episode alert!
With @ATMIS_Somalia preparing to withdraw & al-Shabaab still a threat, we discuss peacebuilding, community reconciliation & dialogue for long-term security with #Somalia security expert @SeraGaid & @Saferworld's @A_HERSI & @LewiBrooks: https://t.co/gkB1xDH08f