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On September 29, 2026, Minister of Health, Family and Welfare Jeela Ali officially signed the "Bogota Call to Action," an international declaration calling for an end to violence against children and the strengthening of child protection systems, on behalf of the Maldivian government. The Maldives' signing of this declaration will provide additional impetus to the implementation of the "National Action Plan on Prevention and Response to Violence Against Children 2024–2028," which was formulated at the national level to combat violence against children. In addition, the importance of maintaining a sound foreign policy to protect national interests amid shifting global geopolitical tides was also emphasized.
The Maldives officially signed the international "Bogotá Call to Action" declaration on 29 September 2026, aimed at preventing all forms of violence against children and further strengthening the child rights protection system. On behalf of the Maldivian Government, the declaration was signed by the Minister of Health, Family and Welfare, Dr. Geela Ali. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister stated that sustainable results in ending violence against children can only be achieved through collaborative efforts between the government, families, civil society organizations, and international partners. Additionally, this declaration serves as a crucial boost to strengthening child protection policies and legal frameworks established at the national level in the Maldives, ensuring the protection of children in digital environments as well.
On September 29, 2026, important points were highlighted regarding the Maldives' foreign policy and the significance of international geopolitics. On this day, the importance of establishing a robust and balanced foreign policy to protect the national interests of the Maldives amid changes occurring in the global political arena was emphasized. In addition, light was shed on further strengthening and advancing the role of the Maldives in maintaining security and geopolitical stability in the Indian Ocean.
