The Maldives will focus on judicial independence, global rights violations and the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory during the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.
The session, which runs from 15 June to 7 July 2026, opened with an assessment of the global human rights situation by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk.
The Maldivian delegation is expected to deliver national statements across several agenda items reflecting the government’s foreign policy and human rights priorities.
As part of a Core Group, the Maldives will present a combined resolution seeking to renew the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers. The resolution will also address a thematic issue concerning the independence of the judiciary and the legal profession.
The Maldives is also expected to raise concerns over growing human rights violations in its capacity as a member of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Its engagement will include a national statement during the interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel.
The delegation is led by Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations Office at Geneva Dr Salma Rasheed. It also includes Counsellor Adam Hamid, Counsellor Uza Aminath Shifaya Ibrahim, Second Secretary Aishath Rayahyn and Attaché Raaidh Saeedh.
The Human Rights Council is a 47-member intergovernmental body responsible for examining human rights concerns, addressing violations and issuing recommendations.
Although the Maldives completed its third term as a member of the Council in 2025, the country continues to participate in discussions concerning thematic human rights matters and country-specific situations.
