Ref: 2024/PR/189
The 56th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council concluded in Geneva today.
The Human Rights Council adopted 26 resolutions, with the Maldives co-sponsoring 15 resolutions. This includes resolutions on the Safety of the Child in the Digital Environment, Plastic Pollution Implications on the Full Enjoyment of Human Rights, Promotion, Protection of Human Rights in the context of Peaceful Protests and Menstrual Hygiene Management, Human Rights and Gender Equality among others. The Maldives also delivered national statements on an array of thematic areas.
During this session, the Maldives was part of the cross-regional core group of the resolution on Independence and Impartiality of the Judiciary, Jurors, and Assessors, and the Independence of Lawyers. The resolution aims to reinforce the independence and impartiality of the judiciary and legal professionals to uphold human rights and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 16, while addressing modern challenges such as digital technologies, gender sensitivity, and global disparities. This resolution was adopted by consensus and had 70 co-sponsors supporting the resolution at the time of adoption.
The Maldives also co-sponsored 30 joint statements delivered during this session. This included statements by the Organization for Islamic Cooperation and Non-Aligned Movement among others. The Maldives, on behalf of the group of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), delivered a statement on Human Rights and Climate Change and reiterated SIDS’ commitment to work collectively for a sustainable environment for all. Furthermore, Maldives demonstrated its strong commitment to the Palestinian cause by co-sponsoring four joint statements covering themes such as education, health and systematic discrimination.
The Maldives delegation for the 56th Session of the HRC was led by the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations Office at Geneva, Ambassador Dr. Salma Rasheed. The delegation also included Counsellor, Adam Hamid, Counsellor, Uza. Aminath Shifaya Ibrahim, Second Secretary, Maryam Fathika Fayaz, Second Secretary, Aishath Rifga Mohamed, and Attaché, Raaidh Saeedh, from the Permanent Mission of the Maldives to the United Nations Office at Geneva.
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