Ref: 2024/PR/49
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sheryna Abdul Samad, today departed to Geneva, Switzerland, to attend the High-level Segment of the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council scheduled to take place from 26 February to 1 March 2024.
During her visit, State Minister Sheryna will deliver the country statement at the High-level Segment of the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council. In addition, she will meet with senior officials from other Member States and the UN system as well as participate in side events held on the margins of the ongoing Session.
The Maldives is currently a member of the Human Rights Council from 2023 – 2025 and has been an active member of the Council. This is the third time the Maldives is serving on the Human Rights Council.