The 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council began on 11 September 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. The session is scheduled to be held until 13 October 2023.
In line with the Government’s key policies and priorities, the Maldives delegation will deliver national statements under several agenda items.
The Maldives will also deliver two joint statements on behalf of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) based in Geneva. The first, to be presented during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on water and sanitation, will address the importance of access to clean water and sanitation for SIDS and highlight the challenges they face in ensuring these basic rights. The second, to be made during the Biennial Panel Discussion on Youth and Human Rights will emphasize the significance of youth empowerment in climate change.
Dr. Asim Ahmed, Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations Offices in Geneva, will lead the Maldives delegation for the 54th Session of the Human Rights Council. The delegation will include, Mr Adam Hamid, Counsellor of the Maldives Mission to the United Nations Offices at Geneva, Ms Aminath Shifaya Ibrahim, Counsellor of the Maldives Mission to the United Nations Offices at Geneva, Ms Maryam Fathika Fayaz, Second Secretary of the Maldives Mission to the United Nations Offices at Geneva and Ms. Mizna Waheed, Third Secretary of the Maldives Mission to the United Nations Offices at Geneva.
