Head of Maldives Human Rights Commission: Development is the foundation of human rights

How does a lifetime of serving people shape the way someone understands human rights?

At the Forum on Global Human Rights Governance in Beijing, CGTN's Merna Al Nasser spoke with Aishath Rameela, president of the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives, about her journey from nursing and social work to public service and human rights leadership.

In this exclusive interview, Rameela reflects on resilience in overcoming personal challenges, the importance of development in advancing human rights, lessons from China's development experience and her message to young people around the world.

"The right to development is at the core of human rights."

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