Committee on Human Rights and Gender
16 Jul 2025 Number M20/M/HG/2025/11
In today’s meeting, the committee interviewed Ms. Niumaath Shafeeq, regarding the President's request for the extension of the tenure of Children’s Ombudsperson for an additional 5 years.
After the interview, committee members awarded marks to Niumaath Shafeeq based on the criteria set by the General Purposes Committee. The average score exceeded 75%, the committee unanimously decided that Ms. Niumaath Shafeeq possess the qualities and capacity required for the role of Children’s Ombudsperson, and approved the extension of her term of office for an additional five years, as requested by the President.
Hussain Nasih
Central Henveyru
Present
Hussain Ziyad
Vaikaradhoo
Present
Faruhath Mohamed
South Kulhudhuffushi
Present
Dr. Anara Naeem
Huraa
Present
Qasim Ibrahim
Maamigili
Sick Leave
Fathimath Sauda
Nilandhoo
Present
Hussain Hameed
Kudahuvadhoo
Present
Hanan Mohamed Rasheed
Guraidhoo
Official
Mohamed Fazeel
Dhaandhoo
Present
Asma Rasheed
Central Maafannu
Present
Abdulla Rifau
South Maafannu
Present
20 Jul 2025
Extension of the term of office of Ms. Niumaath Shafeeq as Children's Ombudsperson - Committee report no: M20/R/HG/2025/02
Completed
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