The Maldives in Focus
The Republic of Maldives became party to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT) on 20 April 2004 and to its Optional Protocol (OPCAT) on 15 February 2006. Political leaders, such as former President and current Speaker of Maldives’ Parliament, H.E. Mohamed Nasheed, himself a victim of […]
Samoa in Focus
“Ratification and implementation of the UN Convention against Torture signals our commitment to upholding international human rights standards. [I]mplementing the Convention will be critical to our efforts to deliver on SDG 16 and our vision to promote a safe, fair and just Samoa,” stated Hon Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa, […]