Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services Shidhatha Shareef has stated the increase in the number of women in policy making level jobs shows the participation and strength of women in the development of Maldives. The minister made the remarks at the annual award ceremony of Women on Boards.
Speaking at the ceremony, Gender minister Shidhatha Shareef said the ideology of the society towards women are changing, adding the government and private organisations work towards empowering women. Noting in efforts to empower women and ensure their rights, efforts were initiated by the government, the minister elaborated the projects include eliminating gender discrimination and violence against women.
Women on Board Annual Award is held to mark the exemplary women contributing to the economy of the country.