HRC is local human rights watchdog based in Somaliland

Speaking for those who are not heard

Human Rights Center

HRC Vision

For Somaliland, a place where human rights are protected, promoted, respected, and fulfilled.

HRC Mission

Human Rights Centre exists to defend and protect the rights of human begins in Somaliland.

Our Values

We uphold the values of honesty, justice, and integrity for all. We aim to work with transparency and accountability, commitment and discipline. We encourage creative participation, understanding the need for sustainability and respect for all. We will continue to strive for impartiality and independence while placing great value on confidentiality. We also appreciate the importance of volunteering which forms the foundation of the organization.

Who we are

Human Rights Centre (HRC) is a non-profit organization established in January 2013 with the aim of contributing to the protection and promotion of human rights in Somaliland. HRC was formed to cover the need for documentation and advocacy on human rights to help maintain the gains made by Somaliland's nascent democracy. The central policy of the organization is creating and fostering a culture of voluntary human rights activism where committed to the protection, promotion and realization of human rights.

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     Our Team

     

    If you got questions that needs fast reply, you can contact with one of our team members

    Yasmin Omar H, Mohamoud

    Chairperson of the Human Rights Centre

    Guleid Jama

    Board Member

    Mowlid Farah Mouse

    Board Member

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    Human Rights Centre is a local human rights advocacy organization based in Somaliland. It is a registered non-profit-making, non-governmental organization.

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    hrcsomaliland Human Rights Centre Somaliland @hrcsomaliland ·
    6 Jul

    While we welcome journalist Yasir Ahmed’s release on 05/07/2025, we condemn the unjust 6-month sentence for journalist Abdiqadir Aw Hassan in #Hargeisa simply for doing his job. Journalism is not a crime. #freemedia

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    hrcsomaliland Human Rights Centre Somaliland @hrcsomaliland ·
    2 Jul

    HRC condemns the unlawful arrest of journalist Yasir Ahmed without a warrant on July 1, 2025. We urge #Somaliland authorities to uphold press freedom, protect journalists, and release him immediately. #PressFreedom #Journalismisnotacrime

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