Maryam Qasim Win is the big talk in every cafe and office in Mogadishu today after the announcement that she has been chosen to head the Independent National Human Rights Commission. This is a very special moment for our country because Dr Maryam Qasim is a woman who has spent her whole life working as a doctor and a minister to help the poor and the sick. The Maryam Qasim’s Victory happened during a very transparent voting process where the members of the commission decided she was the best person to protect the rights of every Somali citizen. Many people in the capital are happy about the Maryam Qasim’s Victory because they know her as a person of high integrity who does not take sides in political fights. In her first speech after the results were shared she promised that her office would be a place where any person can come to ask for help if they are treated unfairly by the powerful. This Maryam Qasim’s Victory is seen as a major victory for women in leadership and a sign that Somalia is moving toward a future where merit and hard work are what matters most. The streets of Mogadishu feel a bit more optimistic today as news of the Maryam Qasim’s Victory spreads through the radio and the social media pages of the young people who look up to her as a mother figure for the nation.
The reason why the Maryam Qasim’s Victory is so important right now is that our country is trying to fix its image and show the world that we care about international laws. This Maryam Qasim’s Victory gives the commission a fresh face that is respected by both the local elders and the foreign ambassadors who live in the green zone.
Dr Maryam has seen the worst of the wars and she knows the pain of the displaced families which is why the Maryam Qasim’s Victory is more than just a political job for her. She has already started talking about how she will visit the prisons and the camps to make sure that everyone is being fed and treated with the dignity they deserve. Because of the Maryam Qasim’s Victory we expect to see more reports on how to protect the children and the minority groups who often have no voice in the big government meetings.
It is a very heavy burden but the Maryam Qasim’s Victoryshows that the commission believes she has the strength to stand up for what is right even when it is difficult. We are all waiting to see the first changes she will make now that she has the keys to this very important office in the heart of Mogadishu.
Goals Following the Maryam Qasim Win for Human Rights
First the Maryam Qasim Win will lead to a new program that teaches the local police and the army about how to respect the rights of the civilians during their operations. Second we hope the Maryam Qasim Win means that more women will be encouraged to report cases of violence and get the legal help they need without being ashamed. Third the Maryam Qasim Win is expected to bring more international funding to the commission because Dr Maryam has a very good reputation with the United Nations and other global groups.
Fourth through the Maryam Qasim Win the commission will start a new hotline where regular people can call to report any abuse they see in their neighborhoods. Fifth the Maryam Qasim Win will focus on making sure that the workers in the factories and the farms are paid a fair wage and are not forced to work in dangerous conditions. Sixth and finally the Maryam Qasim Win is a chance to build a permanent archive of human rights stories so that we never forget the past and we can build a better road for the next generation.
A Brighter Future After the Maryam Qasim Win
If we want to see a peaceful Somalia we must have people like Dr Maryam at the top who care about the truth and the law more than they care about money or fame. The Maryam Qasim Win is a reminder that we have very talented and brave people inside our own borders who are ready to serve the public with all their heart. It will not be an easy job because there are many old problems that need to be fixed but the Maryam Qasim Win gives us a starting point for a new era of justice. We should all get behind her and the commission to make sure they have the tools they need to succeed in their mission.
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The success of the Maryam Qasim Win will be measured by the smile on the face of a person who finally gets their rights back after years of waiting. Mogadishu is a city that has seen a lot of sadness but today it is a city of hope thanks to this important election. Let us celebrate the Maryam Qasim Win and work together to make sure that human rights become a reality for every Somali from the north to the south.
