In order to protect and promote human rights Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) carries out the function of human rights monitoring. As such HRCM carries out:
Monitoring and documentation of the implementation of the rights guaranteed by the constitution of the Maldives, legislations, Conventions that Maldives is party to
Preparation of Shadow Reports to UN Human Rights Treaties.
Follow-up and documentation of implementation of recommendations put forward by HRCM and UN Treaty Bodies and carryout constructive dialogue to urge the government to fully implement the recommendations.