HRCM Commences Training Program for Police Custodial Officers

The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has commenced a training program for police custodial officers in Dhoonidhoo today.

Civilians obstruct H.R.C.M research team from getting on Gn.Fuahmulah Island

A team from Human Rights Commission of the Maldives visiting Gn.Fuahmulah was obstructed from getting on the Island by a group of civilians yesterday.

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 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.

International Women’s Day Activities

Today is International women’s Day. This day is marked around the world to celebrate the political, social and economic empowerment of women, and to reassert women’s rights worldwide.

HRCM Congratulates the People’s Majlis for approving the ratification of CRPD

The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives has congratulated the People’s Majlis upon passing the “Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” (CRPD) for ratification.

HRCM calls for discussions among political parties and concerned authorities to protect and fulfill the rights guaranteed in the constitution

Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has called for discussions amongst the Government, Parliament, Judicial Institutions and Political Parties regarding measures that can ensure the ideal delivery of the human rights guaranteed to the Maldivian citizens.

Open letter sent to relevant state authorities and political parties regarding the situation of human rights in the Maldives.

HRCM expresses concern over the increasing incidents of crime in the country

The Human Rights Commission has released a press statement expressing concern over the increasing incidents of crime in the country.

Report on the visit to Asseyri Jail shared with concerned authorities

The Human Rights Commission of Maldives has shared the report of the visit to Asseyri Jail on 26 December 2009, with concerned government authorities today.

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.

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.