Ministry’s Ranveyla Campaign in Laamu Atoll Gan and Fonadhoo
Ministry of Gender and Family has conducted Ranveyla Campaign awareness sessions for senior citizens of Laamu Atoll Gan and Fonadhoo. Over 100 elderly persons attended the sessions aimed at increasing their participation within the family and community, enhancing care and support provided to them, and improving their physical and emotional well-being. Minister of Gender and…
Ministry marks 16 Days of Activism – International Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Girls
The Ministry of Gender and Family in collaboration with UNWomen has started a Door to Door campaign in Lhaviyani Atoll today, to mark the International Campaign to end Violence Against Women and Girls. The purpose of the door-to-door campaign is to raise awareness on Domestic Violence and Violence against Children and get community perceptions about…
Ministry conducts a training program on capacity building of social workers
The Ministry of Gender and Family has today commenced a training programme on capacity building of social workers, in collaboration with UNICEF Maldives. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister of Gender and Family Hon. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki highlighted the increase in reports of violence and abuse, and expressed hope that this training will help enhance…
Minister of Gender and Family Participates in the 3rd Asia Pacific High Level Meeting on Child Right, Malaysia
Minister of Gender and Family, Ms. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki has participated the 3rd Asia Pacific High level meeting on Child Rights Held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The purpose of the meeting is to address issues relating to violence against children, high quality and universal health coverage as well as to boost sustained economic and social…
Ministry celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child 2016, by giving girls the opportunity to step into the shoes of leading female professionals
On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child 2016, the Ministry of Gender and Family has today, given girls the opportunity to step into the shoes of leading female professionals in the Maldives. A total of 27 girls of ages 16 & 17 participated in this special initiative to support girls' empowerment and leadership. The…
Ministry marks the International Day of Older Persons in B.Thulhaadhoo
The Ministry of Gender and Family has today marked the International Day of Older Persons 2016 in partnership with Baa Atoll Council and NGOs. Minister of Gender and Family Hon. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki, CEO and staff of the Maldives Pension Administration Office, senior officials from the Atoll Council, Island Council and other Government entities, as…