Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that the Maldivian delegation is scheduled to attend the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), where they will address a range of human rights issues, including the Palestinian situation.
The UN Human Rights Council session will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from October 9 to 11. During the sessions, 30 significant interactive dialogues will occur, along with two special interactive dialogues and six panel discussions on critical human rights topics.
The Maldivian delegation will deliver speeches on various agenda items aligned with the Government’s core policies and priorities. Additionally, Maldives will present a joint statement on behalf of the Group of Small Island States at the Interactive Dialogue on the Analytical Study on Global Climate Change by the UN Secretary-General. This statement will highlight the adverse impact of climate change on the full enjoyment of human rights.
Maldives, a member of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Organisation for Islamic Cooperation (OIC), will also contribute to an interactive dialogue with the Myanmar Special Rapporteur and address humanitarian concerns related to Palestine during the session.
The Maldivian delegation to the 57th session of the HRC will be led by Maldives' Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva, Dr. Salma Rasheed.
The Human Rights Council, consisting of 47 member states, is part of the UN system dedicated to protecting and promoting human rights globally, addressing human rights abuses, and proposing solutions to such issues. Maldives is currently a member of the Human Rights Council, with its term expiring in 2025.