Mogadishu, Somalia –28th September 2025 — The Somali Child Rights Coalition (SCRC), with the support from Save the Children, successfully conducted a three-day consultation meeting followed by a validation workshop to prepare the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Report on Child Rights in Somalia. The event took place at Green Paradise Hotel in Mogadishu and brought together a wide range of child rights organizations, government representatives, and other key stakeholders.

The consultation sessions focused on gathering inputs, evidence, and recommendations from coalition members and child rights advocates to ensure the report accurately reflects the current situation of children in Somalia. Discussions covered critical themes such as education, child protection, access to health services, child participation, and justice for children.

The validation workshop, held at the conclusion of the consultation, served as an important platform to review and finalize the draft report. Participants validated the key findings and agreed on collective recommendations to be included in the submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) as part of Somalia’s upcoming UPR cycle.

Speaking at the closing session, Mustafa Mohamed Executive Director of the Somali Child Rights Coalition emphasized the importance of the report, stating that it “provides a unified voice of Somali civil society organizations advocating for the protection and promotion of children’s rights.” Representatives from Save the Children reaffirmed their commitment to supporting local actors in advancing accountability and strengthening national mechanisms for child rights implementation.

This initiative marks a significant step forward in ensuring that the voices of Somali children and civil society are reflected in the international human rights review process. The collaborative effort demonstrates the ongoing partnership between the Somali Child Rights Coalition and Save the Children in promoting and safeguarding the rights and welfare of every child in Somalia.