The 60th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) opened yesterday in Geneva, Switzerland, and will continue until 8 October 2025.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk began the session with a statement on the global human rights situation.
In line with its national priorities, the Maldives will deliver statements under several agenda items during the session. Among these, it will present a new resolution on the impacts of sea-level rise on the full and effective enjoyment of human rights. The Maldives will also table the triennial resolution on the role of prevention in the promotion and protection of human rights.
The country is set to deliver a joint statement on behalf of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) under the agenda item on Technical Assistance and Capacity-Building, reflecting the unique challenges faced by these nations.
As a member of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Maldives will join collective statements voicing concern over the rising trend of human rights violations globally. In its national capacity, the Maldives will also highlight the humanitarian crisis in Palestine and participate in the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar.
The Human Rights Council, comprising 47 Member States, serves as the UN’s principal body for addressing human rights issues and violations. The Maldives’ current term as a member of the Council will conclude in 2025.
