Committee on Human Rights and Gender

Human Rights and Gender Committee's 16th meeting of 2025

13 Aug 2025 Number M20/M/HG/2025/16

Summary

In today's meeting, the committee reviewed the matter sent by the president to appoint 2 members to the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives. In this regard, Kudahuvadhoo Constituency member Hussain Hameedh proposed to set 17th August 2025 as the deadline for committee to complete the review, and to open for public complaints until 15th August 2025 and to interview candidates sent by the president on 16th Augut 2025. This proposal was seconded by Central Maafannu Constituency member Asma Rasheedh. 

Attendance

Hussain Nasih

Central Henveyru

Present

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Absent

Faruhath Mohamed

South Kulhudhuffushi

Official

Dr. Anara Naeem

Huraa

Present

Qasim Ibrahim

Maamigili

Sick Leave

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Present

Hussain Hameed

Kudahuvadhoo

Present

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Present

Mohamed Fazeel

Dhaandhoo

Present

Asma Rasheed

Central Maafannu

Present

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Simultaneous Committee

Votes

Vote Details

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Chairperson

Hussain Nasih

Central Henveyru

Yes

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Absent

Faruhath Mohamed

South Kulhudhuffushi

Absent

Dr. Anara Naeem

Huraa

Yes

Qasim Ibrahim

Maamigili

Absent

Hussain Hameed

Kudahuvadhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Yes

Mohamed Fazeel

Dhaandhoo

Yes

Asma Rasheed

Central Maafannu

Seconded By
Yes

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Absent
Total
11
Yes
6
Voted
6
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
6
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
6
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Works

12 Aug 2025

Appointment of two members to the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives

Completed

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    07
  • Absent
    01
  • Simultaneous Committee
    01
  • Sick Leave
    01
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    01
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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