Applications for 2018 Rehendhi Award Open
Ministry of Gender and Family is now accepting applications for the 2018 Rehendhi Award. The main categories for the 2018 Award are: Individual Category Women’s service in the political sector Women’s service in the economic sector Women’s service in the social sector Women’s ‘exceptional institutional service’ in a specific field Women pursuing and servicing in…
Minister Zenysha undertakes an official visit to Haa Alif Atoll Dhidhdhoo
Minister of Gender and Family Zenysha Shaheed Zaki has undertaken an official visit to HA. Atoll Dhidhdhoo. During the visit, she met with staff of the Family and Children Service Centre (FCSC) in Dhidhdhoo, to discuss ways to strengthen social services provided by the centre. Minister Zenysha also met with members of HA. Atoll Council…
Ministry of Gender and Family conducts Basic Sign Language Training for Public Service Providers in HA. Atoll
Ministry of Gender and Family has conducted a Basic Sign Language Course for public service providers in Haa Alif Atoll. The training, conducted in two phases from 16 to 24 December, aims to facilitate easier access to services by minimizing communication barriers faced by persons with hearing impairments. At the closing ceremony held tonight, President…
First Ladies of the Maldives and Malaysia visit Fiyavathi Shelter
First Lady of the Maldives H.E. Madam Fathimath Ibrahim and First Lady of Malaysia H.E. Datin Paduka Rosmah Mansor paid a visit to Fiyavathi shelter in Hulhumale’ this morning. The First Ladies were received at the shelter by the Minister of Gender and Family H.E. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki. During the visit, the First Ladies toured…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2017
The Ministry of Gender and Family held a special ceremony today to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The ceremony held at Hotel Jen this morning was attended by Minister of Gender and Family H.E. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki as well as Cabinet Ministers, Disability Council members, NGOs working to promote the rights of…
Minister Zenysha strongly condemns exploitation of Persons with Disabilities
Minister of Gender and Family Zenysha Shaheed Zaki notes with concern, reports of cases of exploitation of children and persons with disabilities in the Maldives, and strongly condemns such acts. At a ceremony held at Hotel Jen to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Minister Zenysha highlighted reports of “violation of rights,…