HRCM Commences Human Rights Awareness workshop in Baa Atoll
News | 23 June 2009
The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives has begun its awareness workshop on human rights in Baa Atoll today. The Vice president of the Commission Mr. Mohamed Zahid addressed the participants at a function held to inaugurate the workshop.
This workshop is aimed at Atoll level staff and will be conducted from 23-25 June 2009. The workshop will be facilitated by HRCM members and staff.
This is the tenth human rights awareness workshop the Commission is conducting for the senior administrative staffs in atolls.
HRCM team in Raa Atoll
News | 02 June 2009
The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives team has begun its awareness workshop on human rights in Raa Atoll today. The chief guest of the function held in Ungoofaaru, to mark the opening of the ceremony was the Assistant to the Atoll Chief Mr. Abdulla Rasheed. This workshop is aimed at Atoll level administrative staff and will be conducted from 2-4 June 2009. The workshop will be facilitated by HRCM members and staff.
HRCM Facilitates Training in Eydhafushi to Assist The Establishment of a Child Protection Group
News | 30 April 2009
The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives has facilitated a training conducted by local NGO, Ensure in Baa atoll Eydhafushi. The objective of this training was to train a group of 17 participants on establishing a child protection group in Eydhafushi. The purpose of establishing such a group is to work for the prevention of child abuse in the community.
HRCM Conducts Sessions on Human Rights at Two Police Trainings
News | 30 April 2009
Human Rights Commission of the Maldives has conducted sessions on human rights at two trainings carried by Maldives Police Services. On 27 April 2009 Commission members and staff conducted a lecture on human rights and election related issues for security staff of Maldives Polices Services who will be deployed across the nation on 9 May 2009, for the upcoming parliamentary elections.
A similar training session was also conducted at Police Training School based in Seenu Atoll Hithadhoo, on the same day.
Human Rights Awarenewss Workshop - Dhaalu Atoll
News | 13 April 2009
The human Rights Commission of the Maldives team has left to Dhaalu Atoll Kudahuvadhoo today to conduct an awareness workshop on human rights. This workshop is aimed at Atoll level administrative staff and will be conducted from 13-14 April 2009. The workshop will be facilitated by HRCM members and staff.
The Commission will also be hosting a public forum in Kudahuvadhoo tonight at 8:30 in the evening, in order to raise public awareness on the fundamental right to vote as part of HRCM's voter education campaign for the upcoming Parliamentary Elections 2009.
HRCM Conducts Human Rights Awareness Workshop for Facilitators of Life Skills Program
News | 25 March 2009
Human Rights Commission of the Maldives in collaboration with Education Development Center has conducted a Human Rights awareness workshop for facilitators of life skills program. The objective of this training was to facilitate the promotion and protection of human rights in the education sphere and raise awareness on rights and responsibilities. Speaking at a function held to mark the opening of this workshop, the Vice President of HRCM, Mr. Mohamed Zahid stated that, teachers can play an integral role in establishing a culture of respect for human rights in society. He also welcomed this initiative by facilitators of life skills program to incorporate human rights and responsibilities into their very central role in shaping the future of our children.
Sessions on Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Convention in the Rights of the Child, Human Rights and Health, Islam and Human Rights and the roles and functions of the HRCM will be addressed in this training. This training was facilitated by Commission members and staff.
HRCM Conducts Sessions on Human Rights for 24 Prison Officers in Maafushi
News | 19 March 2009
Human Rights Commission of the Maldives is conducting a human rights awareness workshop in K. Maafushi, as part of the induction training for the newly recruited 24 prison officers of the Department Penitentiary and Rehabilitation Services.
The objective of this one day training programme is to create awareness on human rights. The training would include sessions in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Convention against Torture, and other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment and Punishment, Islam and Human Rights as well as the role of Human Rights Commission of the Maldives. The training team includes a Commission member and some Commission Staff.
This is the second training conducted by HRCM for prison officers this year.
RWI - HRCM Bilateral Training Comes To a Close
News | 08 February 2009
The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives in collaboration with Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) has concluded the Bilateral training on International Human Rights Law.
The training conducted from 1-5 February 2009 in Bandos Island Resort and Spa was aimed at building the capacity of staff of the Commission with the specific objective of increasing staff competence in working with International Human Rights standards and best practices.
The training was facilitated by Professor Chris Sidoti and Mr. Vasu Pillai, and organized by Mr. Jason Naum and Ms. Amelie Sallfors from RWI.
In a function held to mark the closing of the workshop the RWI facilitators commended the Commission on its committed and promising staff with a vast range of background that they believed would complement the c Commission's work in the field of human rights. The Commission is confident that this training would assist its staff in the application of international best practices in human rights issues concerning the Maldives.
HRCM Concludes training for the NPM
News | 29 January 2009
The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives has concluded a training held in collaboration with the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) for selected Staff from Human Rights Commission and its National Preventive Mechanism which was conducted from 25-29 January 2009.
The five day training for staff of the National Preventive Mechanism Staff and the consultation team from HRCM was conducted by a team of experts from the Association for the Prevention of Torture jointly with Team Consult, a firm based in Switzerland. The objective of this training was to develop a strategic plan to carry out the Commission's mandate for prevention of torture as well as empower the staff of NPM on fulfilling the country's obligations under OPCAT. The training also involved practical sessions on conducting monitoring visits to places of detention.
This is the first venture of a prospective yearlong consultation with the APT and the NPM of the Commission which is one of the newest areas of work to be instigated by the HRCM.
HRCM Inaugurates Seminar on Judges and Lawyers
News | 19 January 2009
Human Rights Commission of the Maldives has inaugurated a Seminar on 'Human Rights in the Administration of Justice' for Judges and Lawyers today.
HRCM inaugurates training on OPCAT and UNCAT
News | 11 January 2009
The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives has begun its training on monitoring and reporting on the United Nations Convention Against Torture and other cruel and inhuman treatment or punishment and the optional protocol of the convention.
This training is being conducted by Professor Emma Reilly with the assistance from the UN funded Support to HRCM Project. Speaking at the function, Honourable Abdulla Shahid, former Foreign Minister who was the guest of honour at the function stated that OHCHR( Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights) has described the Maldives as a ‘ success story on Human Rights' referring to the huge strides the country has taken in its democratic reforms and respect for human rights. He also highlighted the important role the Human Rights Commission has played in this process and praised the commission on its unwavering stand on ensuring human rights amidst great political transitions. He also explained that the training is instrumental for the new role the Commission is set to embark on as the National Preventive Mechanism for torture of Maldives.
Speaking about the training, Professor Emma Reilly said that torture and degrading treatments affects not only its victims and their families but also finds its consequences in society as a whole and thus leads to distrust in the social institutions. The five day training which is aimed to increase capacity in reporting to the aforementioned convention is thus aimed at government officials and Civil Society along with HRCM's NPM staff. The training involves sessions on improving knowledge of reporting procedures and working methods of the Committee against Torture and knowledge of State duties under UNCAT as well as Identification of challenges in reporting and possible solutions.
Faafu workshop
News | 08 Nov 2008
The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives has concluded its awareness workshop held in Faafu Atoll from the 6th to 8th of November 2008.
'Right to vote-Training on elections observation' workshop
News | 16 July 2008
The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives has ended its three day workshop on 'Right to vote- Elections observation' which was held in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat.
HRCM conducts training session for Prison Officers
News | 16 July 2008
The Education and Media Department of Human Rights Commission of Maldives conducted a training session for Prison officers of K.Maafushi Prison functioning under the Department of Penitentiary and Rehabilitaion Services on 13 July 2008.
HRCM Concludes its Media Training Workshop
News | 03 July 2008
The Human Rights Commission of Maldives in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Forum for National Human Rights Institutions concluded its media training workshop today.
Seminar for Deputy Ministers and Permanent Secretaries
News | 01 June 2008
A seminar on Human Rights, for Deputy Ministers and Permanent Secretaries of various Government Ministries, was held today at Bandos Island Resort. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Abdullah Shahid was the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony of the seminar. Along with the Chief Guest, UN Resident Coordinator Mr. Patrice Coeur-Bizot and The President of Human Rights Commission Mr. Ahmed Saleem addressed the participants.
