The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has launched a special study aimed at assessing the level of knowledge and awareness regarding human rights among Maldivian school students.

Providing human rights education to children and adolescents—particularly through a systematic approach within the formal educational curriculum—is a vital component of the right to education guaranteed under Article 36 of the Constitution of the Republic of the Maldives, and is strongly emphasized by international treaties to which the Maldives is a party. However, it is noted that no comprehensive research has previously been conducted regarding the extent to which such crucial areas are incorporated into the Maldivian education system.

The study is titled "Human Rights through Education: Assessing Child Participation, Knowledge, and Perceptions in the Greater Malé Area and Addu City." The primary objective of this initiative is to identify the extent to which human rights principles are embedded within the national curriculum and pedagogical practices. Additionally, it aims to examine students' awareness of fundamental rights and their perceptions of child participation in school decision-making processes.

The study is based on a survey targeting primary (grades 1–6), lower secondary (grades 7–10), and higher secondary (grades 11–12) levels. A total of 12 schools participated in the study, including 9 schools from the Greater Malé area and 3 schools from Addu City.

During the data collection phase, significant insights were shared by 359 students and a total of 120 teachers, with 10 teachers participating from each school. In addition, the study encompassed a review of textbooks and syllabi used in teaching. This initiative was carried out with the full cooperation of the Ministry of Education, schools, and parents