Geneva, Switzerland — Somalia’s Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Amb. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, has intensified diplomatic engagements in Geneva as the country seeks to reclaim full national oversight of its human rights agenda after three decades of international stewardship.
At the margins of the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Al-Makhzoumi held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with ambassadors from friendly nations, including Naser Abdullah Alhayen of Kuwait, Dr. Hend Abdulrahman Al Muftah of Qatar, and Burak Akçapar of Türkiye. The discussions centered on strengthening cooperation and securing international backing for Somalia’s bid to regain its independent human rights management framework.
According to the ministry, these diplomatic efforts form part of Somalia’s broader campaign to reassert its institutional sovereignty and rebuild trust in its human rights architecture — a vital step in consolidating national stability and governance.
Al-Makhzoumi highlighted the historical significance of this moment, describing it as “a defining chapter in Somalia’s human rights journey” and underscoring the importance of solidarity among partner states that have long supported Somalia’s recovery.
The meetings in Geneva reaffirmed the strong partnerships and shared values underpinning Somalia’s relations with Kuwait, Qatar, and Türkiye — countries that have consistently supported Somalia’s humanitarian, developmental, and governance reforms.
As the Human Rights Council prepares to vote on Wednesday, October 8, optimism remains high in Mogadishu and among Somalia’s allies. A favorable outcome would symbolize not only Somalia’s progress in restoring institutional capacity but also a renewed commitment by the international community to support the nation’s self-determined human rights agenda.