UN General Assembly
2014

Yameen Abdul Gayoom and the people of the Maldives are determined to achieve a modern and authentic Maldivian democratic State. Promoting and protecting human rights is central to Maldivian democracy. Our Constitution is very clear on what those rights entail. Yet with every right come responsibilities. It has been a daunting challenge to make human rights a way of life. That is why the Maldives advocates cultivating a culture of respect for human rights. Policies need to be rights-based. People need to be rights-minded. People must lie at the heart of every decision we make and every policy we adopt. The ultimate goal of every action must be to improve the lives of our people. The Government of President Yameen has embarked on an ambitious programme aimed at realizing the full potential of our young people. The goal of the Government is to create opportunities that would help to unleash their creativity. Young people are the future of any country, and, without the full realization of their productive capabilities, countries cannot prosper.