The Maldives has participated in the review of its 6th - 7th combined periodic reports submitted under the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Convention). The review session was held by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (Committee), and took place in Geneva, Switzerland from 12 to 13 January 2026.

The Maldives became party to the Convention on 11 February 1991. The Maldives’ combined 6th – 7th periodic reports detailed the work undertaken by the Maldives in implementing Convention obligations from 2016 to 2021.

During the review, which was conducted over two sessions, the Maldivian Delegation responded to questions raised by the Committee members regarding the efforts undertaken by the Maldives to implement the Convention from 2016 to date.

In the statements delivered by Attorney General Ahmed Usham, as Head of Delegation at the review, he emphasised that children are the promise of the future, and that ensuring every child grows in dignity, safety, and with a voice that is heard remains a national priority. He noted that the Convention on the Rights of the Child continues to guide Maldivian laws, policies, and development efforts, and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening systems and fostering environments where every child is safe, respected, and empowered to thrive.

The Maldivian Delegation to the review included Attorney General Ahmed Usham, the Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan, as well as senior officials from the Attorney General’s Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Social and Family Development, the Ministry of Education and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations Office at Geneva.

Following this review session, the Committee will issue its concluding observations and recommendations based on the reports submitted by the Maldives and the information shared by the Maldives with the Committee during the session.