On 26 August, the monthly UNSOM-Civil Society Forum was organized in Garoowe, Puntland, with the Human Rights Section taking the lead. After UNSOM Human Rights Officers explained the role and responsibilities of the Office of the Human Rights Defender (OHRD), numerous participants appreciated UNSOM's efforts and welcomed the soon to be established Office. The Forum also made a number of recommendations, including to the Parliament to select the most knowledgeable and committed person, and requested UNSOM to provide training and capacity building as needed.
UNSOM-Civil Society forum meets in Garoowe
- 27 August 2014
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