On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Mauritania's Human Rights Commissioner, Dahid Ould Qasim, conducted a visit to various departments under the commission. The visit included offices of the Assistant Commissioner, department heads, advisors, and internal inspection, as well as departments focused on human rights, humanitarian work, community relations, administration, finance, information technology, studies, programming, monitoring, evaluation, communication, training, and documentation.
During the visit, Commissioner Ould Qasim received briefings on the roles, responsibilities, and mechanisms of each department. He emphasized the need for adherence to working hours, seriousness, discipline, teamwork, and prompt handling of files with professionalism and speed. This aligns with the goals of President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani's program, "My Ambition for the Country," which aims to bring the administration closer to citizens.
Commissioner Ould Qasim highlighted the importance of each department's role in implementing the commission's plans and programs. He stressed the need to redouble efforts and improve performance to achieve set objectives. The visit was part of an effort to assess the current state of the departments and their methodologies in carrying out their assigned tasks within the commission's general mission.
The commissioner was accompanied during the visit by Assistant Commissioner Ahmed Salem Ould Akhthor and some commission staff. Ould Qasim expressed appreciation for the positive engagement of department heads with the requirements of the current phase, including completed files and the level of progress in their work.
Key aspects of the visit included a review of the departments' structures, their areas of intervention, and the mechanisms they use to carry out their roles. The commissioner also underscored the significance of accelerating the handling of files with professionalism and speed to meet citizens' needs effectively.
The visit is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the commission's operations. By engaging directly with department heads and staff, Commissioner Ould Qasim aimed to foster a culture of teamwork, discipline, and commitment to the commission's objectives.
In conclusion, the visit by Commissioner Dahid Ould Qasim to the various departments under the commission reflects the ongoing efforts to improve the administration's performance and bring it closer to the citizens. The emphasis on professionalism, efficiency, and teamwork is expected to contribute to the successful implementation of the commission's plans and programs.
Key points
- The visit aimed to assess departmental operations and emphasize the importance of professionalism and efficiency.
- Commissioner Ould Qasim stressed the need for adherence to working hours, discipline, and teamwork.
- The visit reflects efforts to improve administration performance and bring it closer to citizens.
