Maldives Calls for Greater Gender Equality in Global Diplomacy

Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel emphasized the need to strengthen institutional frameworks to eliminate gender bias in recruitment and leadership. The Maldives co-hosted a High-Level side event at the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council with Slovenia, Morocco, Spain, Thailand, UN Women, and the Universal Rights Group. The event focused on women's participation in multilateralism. The Maldives highlighted achievements including the historic appointment of the first female Foreign Secretary and leading the UN resolution establishing the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. Minister Khaleel called for the appointment of the first female UN Secretary-General.

Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel emphasized the need to strengthen institutional frameworks to eliminate gender bias in recruitment and leadership. The Maldives co-hosted a High-Level side event at the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council with Slovenia, Morocco, Spain, Thailand, UN Women, and the Universal Rights Group. The event focused on women's participation in multilateralism. The Maldives highlighted achievements including the historic appointment of the first female Foreign Secretary and leading the UN resolution establishing the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. Minister Khaleel called for the appointment of the first female UN Secretary-General.

Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel emphasized the need to strengthen institutional frameworks to eliminate gender bias in recruitment and leadership. The Maldives co-hosted a High-Level side event at the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council with Slovenia, Morocco, Spain, Thailand, UN Women, and the Universal Rights Group. The event focused on women's participation in multilateralism. The Maldives highlighted achievements including the historic appointment of the first female Foreign Secretary and leading the UN resolution establishing the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. Minister Khaleel called for the appointment of the first female UN Secretary-General.

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