MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Ambassador Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, on Saturday presented two proposed laws to the lower house of parliament aimed at strengthening family protection and safeguarding children’s rights.
The minister presented the Family Affairs Bill and the Child Rights Bill to members of the House of the People, urging lawmakers to fulfil their constitutional responsibility by debating and approving the legislation.
Al-Makhzoumi said the bills respond to pressing social needs, particularly the protection of families, the welfare of children and the safeguarding of their rights.
She said the proposed Family Affairs Law could help address disputes and other challenges affecting Somali families, while providing greater protection for vulnerable children who face neglect, abuse or other difficulties within their households.
The minister also highlighted the importance of the Child Rights Bill, saying it would provide a legal framework for strengthening the protection, care and rights of Somali children.
She said approval of the two bills would contribute to building stronger families and ensuring that children grow up in safe and supportive environments with access to proper care and opportunities for healthy development.
Al-Makhzoumi called on lawmakers to treat the legislation as a national priority and to work towards its approval, describing the two bills as important steps towards strengthening Somali families, protecting children and advancing human rights in the country.
