Ministry of women and human rights development clearly recognize written policies and procedures as important elements in an effective system of internal controls that comply with governmental regulatory requirements, international standards, and guidelines. The norms and procedures are expected to help quick and effective implementation control.

These policies have been developed with consideration for the Somali federal laws, rules, and regulations of Human resource management. They attempt to balance the needs of the ministry with the needs of individuals but are also influenced by government legislation, policies that exist in other international organizations and in other parts of the local nonprofit organizations. They should be consistently applied, widely communicated, and open to review.
Policies in the Human Resources Policy Manual apply to all staff, both Ministry leadership, staff, General director and Department offices of Ministry of women and Human rights Development, regardless of the source of funding for their salaries.