Summary: This event will be held as a side event at the 5th Session of the UN Human Rights Council. It is organised by The Independent Expert appointed by the Secretary-General on the situation of human rights in Somalia, Ghanim Alnajjar, and Amnesty International.
Panellists: Dr. Ghanim Alnajjar, Independent Expert appointed by the Secretary-General on the situation of human rights in Somalia (Chairperson) Mr. Daniel Grandclement, Filmmaker, “Journey Through Hell” Dr. Martin Hill, Horn of Africa Researcher, Amnesty International London Mr. Hassan Shire Sheikh, Chairperson, East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project - EHAHRDP/Net A short montage of the film by Daniel Grandclement, “Journey through Hell”, about the perilous crossing by “boat people” between Somalia and Yemen will also be screened.
HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: Hope for Somalia? An interactive panel on the situation of human rights in Somalia
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