Speaking to commemorate the 2020 International Human Rights Day, celebrated today, December 10, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the Government will prioritize upholding and promoting human rights without favor or discrimination as part of its resilience and recovery efforts following the Covid-19 pandemic.
The President expressed that this year’s international human rights day falls amid a global pandemic, which has adversely impacted the basic rights of many across the globe.
President also stated that despite the Maldives’ significant progress in human rights since this Administration was sworn in, including through policies and legislation strengthening the rights of women and children, improving education and healthcare accessibility, and protecting free expression and political activity, this year has witnessed many basic rights being affected because of the pandemic.
As the President noted, many have struggled to receive an adequate income or keep their employment and have had their travel restricted as part of necessary measures imposed to contain the virus. However, the President emphasized that the Government would prioritize equitable treatment for all, upholding the dignity and rights of everyone residing in the Maldives, from citizens to expatriates to tourists, as part of its efforts to recover from the virus.
The President also emphasized that despite the challenges of the pandemic, the international community must prioritize respecting basic human rights without favor or discrimination. He also highlighted that non-discriminatory principles must extend to bilateral relations as well.
Ending his remarks, the President encouraged the public and civil society to do their utmost to protect and promote human rights while reiterating that the Government will provide full support to these efforts.
The President expressed that this year’s international human rights day falls amid a global pandemic, which has adversely impacted the basic rights of many across the globe.
President also stated that despite the Maldives’ significant progress in human rights since this Administration was sworn in, including through policies and legislation strengthening the rights of women and children, improving education and healthcare accessibility, and protecting free expression and political activity, this year has witnessed many basic rights being affected because of the pandemic.
As the President noted, many have struggled to receive an adequate income or keep their employment and have had their travel restricted as part of necessary measures imposed to contain the virus. However, the President emphasized that the Government would prioritize equitable treatment for all, upholding the dignity and rights of everyone residing in the Maldives, from citizens to expatriates to tourists, as part of its efforts to recover from the virus.
The President also emphasized that despite the challenges of the pandemic, the international community must prioritize respecting basic human rights without favor or discrimination. He also highlighted that non-discriminatory principles must extend to bilateral relations as well.
Ending his remarks, the President encouraged the public and civil society to do their utmost to protect and promote human rights while reiterating that the Government will provide full support to these efforts.
