The Maldives participates in the 62nd UNHRC session
The Maldivian delegation attending the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council is set to propose a resolution concerning the independence of judges and lawyers. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Maldives will also utilize the platform to advocate for the protection of global human rights and express profound concern over the inhumane atrocities being committed against the Palestinian people.
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The 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council has convened in Geneva, Switzerland.
The session is scheduled to take place from June 15, 2026, through July 7, 2026.
In his opening remarks for the session, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, presented a report detailing current global efforts and the existing landscape regarding the protection and promotion of human rights.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Maldivian delegation is scheduled to deliver national statements on various agenda items, aligned with the government's core policies and priorities. Furthermore, as a member of the Core Group on the independence of judges and lawyers, the Maldives will submit a resolution to this session seeking to renew the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers.
Furthermore, as a member of organizations such as the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the country will continue to voice its concerns regarding human rights issues occurring across the globe.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Maldives is scheduled to deliver statements under various agenda items to highlight the atrocities faced by the Palestinian people. These statements will specifically focus on the suffering of those in Gaza resulting from Israel's ongoing illegal occupation and inhumane actions in the Palestinian territories.
Dr. Salma Rasheed, the Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations Office in Geneva, will lead the Maldivian delegation at the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council.
The Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system responsible for promoting, protecting, and strengthening human rights globally. It is tasked with identifying human rights violations and proposing solutions to address them. The Council is composed of 47 member states.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Maldives will continue its ongoing work within the United Nations Human Rights Council with the same commitment, despite its current membership term set to conclude in 2025.
