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International Women's Day

Features & Comment

50-50/Think Equal

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

08 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Culture

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.

08 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

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.

09 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM

Features & Comment

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.

08 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM

Features & Comment

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.

08 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM

News In Brief

President Yameen presents ‘Rehendi Awards’

09 Mar 2015, 4:04 PM

Politics

Government to submit gender equality bill to parliament

09 Mar 2015, 4:01 PM

News In Brief

Arrangements made to secure child support payments in three days

08 Mar 2014, 7:20 PM

Politics

Past and current presidents call for national rethink on gender rights

09 Mar 2013, 10:14 PM

Politics

Women’s Day march ends in confrontation

10 Mar 2012, 2:22 PM

Culture

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

09 Mar 2010, 8:25 PM

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