HRCM requests the government to change the Fishermen’s Day
HRCM has asked the government to consider changing the Fishermen’s Day, which is presently marked on 10 December every year, along with the International Human Rights Day.
HRCM holds News Conference
Human Rights Commission of the Maldives held a news conference today. In this news conference the President of HRCM Mr. Ahmed Saleem expressed his concern about the current political situation in the country.
HRCM has concluded a training course on Monitoring Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
HRCM has concluded a training course on monitoring Economic Social and Cultural (ESC) rights which was targeted for relevant NGO’s and the staff of the commission. The training which was conducted from 3rd to 7th Jan, covered topics such as identifying and describing ESC rights violations, the work and methods of the UN Special Rapporteurs, human rights council, the committee on ESC rights, monitoring progressive realization, including with budget analysis and indicators and other relevant information about monitoring ESC rights. The training was facilitated by Ms. Claire Mahon and Mr. Christophe Golay from the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights.
HRCM marks the International Human Rights Day 2009
HRCM held a special ceremony today to mark the international human rights day and the 6th anniversary of HRCM. The chief guest of the ceremony was Uz. Mohamed Nasheed, Member of the Parliament representing Kulhuduhfushi south constituency.
HRCM expresses grave concern regarding civil servants salaries not being restored
Human Rights Commission of the Maldives had given a media statement expressing grave concern regarding civil servants salaries not being restored after the three months period.
HRCM has concluded a training course on investigating human rights violations
HRCM has concluded a training course on investigating human rights violations, which was held from 17th – 21st January 2010 in the Commission.
HRCM Discusses S.Gan Temporary Jail Report With Vice President
The HRCM met with the Vice President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik to discuss the Commission’s report on its visit to the Seenu Gan Temporary Jail.
HRCM issues press release on investigating past human rights atrocities
In a statement released by the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives today, the Commission is of the view that in order to undertake a broad review of past human rights violations, and to prevent such atrocities in the future, past human rights abuses must be investigated.
HRCM publicizes its report on S.Gan Temporary Jail
The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives has published its report on Seenu Gan Temporary Jail today. This report was sent to concerned authorities on 4 January 2010 following which several discussions have been held with these institutions regarding the recommendations in the report. In order to expedite implementation of HRCM’s recommendations, a time line has been proposed to the Department of Penitentiary and Rehabilitation Services based on concerns raised in the report.