Vice President Faisal Naseem has met with senior officials from the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services, to discuss ways to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities.
During the meeting held at the President’s Office, senior officials from the disability division of the ministry briefed the vice president on projects underway meant to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure their just treatment. They also shared plans to increase the effectiveness of ongoing projects. Topics discussed included policy reforms to enhance the ease of the registration process for persons with disabilities, and facilitating better assistance to their families and caretakers.
The vice president praised the ministry's ongoing efforts to protect the rights of persons with disabilities, especially their commitment to equal treatment and accessibility. While commending them, he appealed to them to continue to do their good work.
The meeting was joined by Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services Aishath Mohamed Didi, Special Advisor on Social Policy at the President’s Office Dr. Mustafa Luthfee and senior officials from the Gender Ministry and the President’s Office.