Khadija M. Diriye led celebrations to mark International Human Rights Day.
The celebrations, which took place in Kismayo on Sunday, attracted Diriye.
She was the most senior government official in her capacity as the Minister of Women and Human Rights Development.
Officials from Ifrah Foundation were also at the event.
They all agreed that Somalia had made great strides in not only promoting but also protecting human rights.
Diriye assured all participants at the event that the Somali government would continue promoting and protecting human rights.