Aside from the values of human rights and democratic practice, which are ingrained in all of the Party's activities, the MDP's policies encapsulate the Maldivian people's want of a state and society that provides both security and the opportunities for innovation and success.
The MDP always strives to be in touch with the pulse of the population and with over 35% of Maldivian society being made up of individuals between the ages of 18 and 35, the MDP acknowledges the essential role of youth involvement in all sectors of politics and development.
For instance, the MDP recognised that the pre 2008 constitution's voting age of 21 disenfranchised large sections of the country from major national decision-making processes, and thereby campaigned the Special Majlis, with success, to lower the voting age to 18.
The national democratic reform process demonstrated the influence and the extent to which the youth of the country were invested in the future of a democratic Maldives, when youth from across the nation joined in activities such as ‘Badhalakah Emmen’, ‘Youth for Change’, and ‘Wathan Edhey’, combining young people's opinions, energy, and creativity in a powerful effort to bring change.
The youth wing has since taken a leading role in policy formulation, campaigning, street activism and fundraising, using the power of art, music, and social media to make sure that the MDP continues to be a voice for the youth of the Maldives.