Minister Zenysha inaugurates a programme to strengthen Women’s Development Committees in Fuvahmulah under “Kurimagu Campaign”
Minister Zenysha has today inaugurated a programme to strengthen Women’s Development Committees (WDCs) in Gn Atoll Fuvahmulah under “Kurimagu” campaign. The programme conducted by the Ministry if Gender and Family in collaboration with UN Women, being held from 21-25 August 2016 at Fuvahmulah Hafiz Ahmed School, is participated by members of Fuvahmulah Island Councils and…
Minister Zenysha inaugurates ‘Ranveyla’ Campaign to promote the rights of older persons
Minister of Gender and Family Hon. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki has today launched “Ranveyla” - a nationwide awareness campaign to promote the rights of older persons. Speaking at a ceremony held at Baa Atoll Eydhafushi, Minister Zenysha noted that Ranveyla campaign aims to increase participation of elderly persons within family and community, enhance care and assistance…
Minister of Gender and Family inaugurates Kurimagu Campaign
Minister of Gender and Family Ms Zenysha Shaheed Zaki has inaugurated the “Kurimagu” campaign, dedicated to women rights and empowerment. The campaign was inaugurated at the opening ceremony of Gender Responsive Budgeting Training programme held in Mookai Hotel, today. During the ceremony, Minister Zenysha noted that the establishment of Ministry of Gender and Family as…
Minister Zenysha undertakes an official visit to Meemu Atoll Mulah
Minister of Gender and Family Hon. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki has undertaken an official visit Meemu Atoll Mulah, visiting the Family and Children Service Centre established in Mulah. During her visit, Minister Zenysha met with staff of centre and discussed ways of strengthening the services provided by the centre. During the visit, Minister Zenysha also held meetings with the senior officials of Mulah…
Vice President and Ministers representing Social Council visit Fiyavathi
Vice President His Excellency Abdulla Jihad has today visited children’s shelter Fiyavathi in Hulhumale’, which is home to 85 children aged below 9 years. The Vice President was accompanied by the Minister of Gender & Family H.E. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki, the Minister of Home Affairs H.E. Azleen Ahmed, the Minister of Health H.E Abdullla Nazim…
Minister Zenysha establishes a Stakeholder Working Group for vulnerable children
Minister of Gender and Family Ms. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki has today established a Stakeholder Working Group for vulnerable children. The purpose of the Stakeholder Working Group is to strengthen inter-agency coordination in addressing challenging issues concerning vulnerable children. The Stakeholder Working Group comprises of representatives of the Ministry of Gender and Family, Juvenile Justice Unit…