Maldives elected to premier UN body on women’s rights
The Republic of Maldives today was elected by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations to serve a three-year term on the Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). At the election that was held during the…
Vice President and Cabinet Ministers Approved
The Majlis today approved the Vice President, Mr Waheed Deen, and Cabinet Ministers proposed by President Dr Mohamed Waheed. The vote was unanimous of those present and voting, which included 46 members representing all the political parties that have seats in the Majlis. Though most of former President Nasheed's MDP…
Democratic Development Through Civic Engagement
The cabinet, in today’s meeting, decided to launch a six-month long civic education campaign to encourage communal activities and to increase people’s participation in building responsible citizens focused on community development. The cabinet made this decision after discussing a paper submitted by the Ministry of Home Affairs indicating that many…
President’s call for election in July 2013, as the earliest date permitted by the Constitution, has been met with overwhelming support
The President’s call for election in July 2013, as the earliest date permitted by the Constitution, has been met with overwhelming public support by the leaders of the major political parties, including the DRP, PPM and JP.The CMAG’s primary mandate is to defend the Constitutions of the Commonwealth member states,…
President Waheed Pledges Maldives to Palestinian Cause
President Dr Mohamed Waheed has reassured public and the internationla community that the Maldives would continue to use its presence in all international organisations, including the UN Human Rights Council, to advocate the cause of Palestine. He made the statement in his speech at the state luncheon held at Kurumba Maldives…
Government thanks UK Parliament for their continued engagement in Maldives
No: 2012/38 On Thursday, 22 March Lord Howell of Guildford, the CommonwealthMinister at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office briefed the House of Lords on thedevelopments in the Maldives and responded to questions from the House of Lords.
Completing the Reform Agenda
No: 2012/06 The adoption of the Maldives' first democratic constitution in 2008 marked the end of a four-year process through which the political and human rights landscape of the country was changed beyond all recognition. This process, known as the Reform Agenda was governed by as associated Roadmap which had,…
President Waheed Established National Inquiry Commission
In the aftermath of slanderous allegations by Former President Mohamed Nasheed, President Waheed immediately established a National Inquiry Commission to investigate events leading up to the resignation of the former President- calling upon respected members of the Maldivian community to head the commission with the assistance of international parties.
Maldives elected to premier UN body on women’s rights
Thursday, 26 April 2012 00:00
The Republic of Maldives today was elected by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations to serve a three-year term on the Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). At the election that was held during the resumed session of the Economic and Social Council, Maldives as a member of the Executive Board will aim to strengthen the work of the organization in meeting the needs of women all around the world. This is the first time that the Maldives has been elected to a functional body of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.Vice President and Cabinet Ministers Approved
Wednesday, 25 April 2012 00:00
The Majlis today approved the Vice President, Mr Waheed Deen, and Cabinet Ministers proposed by President Dr Mohamed Waheed. The vote was unanimous of those present and voting, which included 46 members representing all the political parties that have seats in the Majlis. Though most of former President Nasheed's MDP members walked out of the chamber, 1 MDP MP remained to vote for the new Vice President and Cabinet Ministers. Democratic Development Through Civic Engagement
Tuesday, 24 April 2012 00:00
The cabinet, in today’s meeting, decided to launch a six-month long civic education campaign to encourage communal activities and to increase people’s participation in building responsible citizens focused on community development. The cabinet made this decision after discussing a paper submitted by the Ministry of Home Affairs indicating that many citizens were unaware of the democratic responsibilities that went hand in hand with the democratic rights enshrined in the 2008 Constitution.
President’s call for election in July 2013, as the earliest date permitted by the Constitution, has been met with overwhelming support
Friday, 20 April 2012 00:00
The President’s call for election in July 2013, as the earliest date permitted by the Constitution, has been met with overwhelming public support by the leaders of the major political parties, including the DRP, PPM and JP.The CMAG’s primary mandate is to defend the Constitutions of the Commonwealth member states, and the Maldivian Constitution is very clear on when Presidential elections can be held. As such, the government is confident that once the CMAG is fully aware of this, they will come out in support of July 2013 elections.
The MDP’s advocacy for elections earlier than July 2013 merely serves to highlight the persistent constitutional violations of the previous administration.
President Waheed Pledges Maldives to Palestinian Cause
Wednesday, 18 April 2012 00:00
President Dr Mohamed Waheed has reassured public and the internationla community that the Maldives would continue to use its presence in all international organisations, including the UN Human Rights Council, to advocate the cause of Palestine. He made the statement in his speech at the state luncheon held at Kurumba Maldives in honour of the visiting President of Palestine, Dr Mahmoud Abbas.
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