International Women's Day


50-50/Think Equal
Op-ed by UN Resident Coordinator Shoko Noda for International Women’s Day 2019.
08 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


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


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


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


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
President Yameen presents ‘Rehendi Awards’
09 Mar 2015, 4:04 PM
Government to submit gender equality bill to parliament
09 Mar 2015, 4:01 PM
Arrangements made to secure child support payments in three days
08 Mar 2014, 7:20 PM
Past and current presidents call for national rethink on gender rights
09 Mar 2013, 10:14 PM
Women’s Day march ends in confrontation
10 Mar 2012, 2:22 PM
Gayoom concerned over “false information” on women’s rights
09 Mar 2010, 8:25 PM