Witness to history: Fathimath Moosa's journey to market matriarch

A conversation with the guardian of golhi number 62.

50-50/Think Equal

Op-ed by UN Resident Coordinator Shoko Noda for International Women’s Day 2019.

Diver, nurse and policewoman win Rehendhi awards

A diver, nurse and policewoman were the winners of the Rehendhi Awards handed out on International Women’s Day in recognition of service to the nation.

Maldives celebrates International Women’s Day

As the government marked the day with special activities at offices and the handing out of annual awards for women, the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party pledged financial support to 44 female candidates contesting in the upcoming local council elections.

Gender equality, a game changer for nature

Aban Marker Kabraji, Asia Regional Director of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, writes about the importance of gender equality in effective natural resource management.

Reaching beyond the glass ceiling

On International Women’s Day, UN resident coordinator Shoko Noda offers a personal insight into issues of gender equality she has faced over the course of her personal and professional life.

President Yameen presents ‘Rehendi Awards’

Government to submit gender equality bill to parliament

Arrangements made to secure child support payments in three days

Past and current presidents call for national rethink on gender rights

Women’s Day march ends in confrontation

Gayoom concerned over “false information” on women’s rights