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SNU Receives a Delegation from the Independent National Human Rights Commission

Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed oo Qaabishay Wafdi ka Socday Guddiga Madaxa-bannaan ee Xuquuqul Insaanka Qaranka

SNU Receives a Delegation from the Independent National Human Rights Commission

Mogadishu, 8 October 2026: The Rector of Somali National University (SNU), Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mohamud Mohamed (Prof. Dr. Maxamed Maxamuud Maxamed), received at the University’s headquarters a delegation led by the Chairperson of the Independent National Human Rights Commission, Dr. Maryan Qasim Ahmed (Dr. Maryan Qaasim Axmed), who paid a working visit to the University.

The delegation, which included Commissioner Ahmed Sheikh Hamza (Axmed Sheekh Xamsa), Commissioner Farhan Mohamed Jimale (Farxaan Maxamed Jimcaale) and other members of the Commission, was welcomed by the Rector, the Deputy Rector for Research and Innovation, Dr. Ali Awil Ahmed (Dr. Cali Cawil Axmed), and other University officials.

The meeting focused on strengthening relations and cooperation between the two institutions, particularly in the areas of education, research, the advancement of education and the empowerment of women, public awareness, the protection of the rights of vulnerable people and the dissemination of human rights principles. The University’s leadership also shared with the delegation a briefing on the University’s activities, progress and challenges.

Particular attention was given to opportunities for cooperation between the Commission and the University’s Migration and Law Research Centre (MILES), with emphasis on legal research, migration and mobility, the rights of displaced people, access to justice and the preparation of practical studies and recommendations to advance the protection of human rights.

The Chairperson of the Commission, Dr. Maryan Qasim Ahmed, highlighted the importance of Somali National University in advancing knowledge, research and awareness of human rights, especially among young people, stressing the need to harness the University’s knowledge and research to address the human rights challenges facing the country.

In conclusion, the two sides discussed how to strengthen continuous cooperation leading to the implementation of joint programmes on research, training, public awareness and the advancement of human rights protection, in order to contribute to the development of Somali society.

English translation of the original published on snu.edu.so in Somali (Af-Soomaali).

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