The Maldives begins its membership at the United Nations Human Rights Council for the term 2023 to 2025 effective on Sunday, 01st January.
The country won its seat on the Human Rights Council following the elections held earlier on 11th October 2022, in New York.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the membership will be “guided by the principles of human rights, democracy, good governance and climate action”.
The ministry also said that during its three-year membership, Maldives will put efforts to advance key areas of human rights “in the true spirit of multilateralism”. The Maldives will also contribute towards strengthening national mechanisms and government institutions at all levels to uphold human rights.
Meanwhile, the Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the UN Office in Genera Dr. Asim Ahmed will serve as the Vice President of the Human Rights Council for 2023 representing the Asia Pacific Group.
The UN Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations System comprising of 47 member states. The council is responsible for strengthening the promotion and preservation of human rights around the globe.