Committee on Human Rights and Gender

Human Rights and Gender Committee's 17th meeting of 2025

16 Aug 2025 Number M20/M/HG/2025/17

Summary

In today's meeting, the committee interviewed those nominated by the President for the appointment of two members to the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives. Following the interview, the committee members awarded marks to the candidates as per the criteria passed by the General Purpose Committee. Only Mr. Mohamed Shafeeq Mahmood received 75% and above marks as he received 83% marks. Therefore, Nilandhoo Constituency Member Fathimath Sauda proposed to appoint Mr. Mohamed Shafeeq Mahmood as a member of the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives. This proposal was seconded by Kudahuvadhoo Constituency Member Hussain Hameed. This proposal was passed unanimously by the members present and voting in the meeting.

Attendance

Hussain Nasih

Central Henveyru

Present

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Present

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

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Chairperson
Proposed By

Hussain Nasih

Central Henveyru

Yes

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Yes

Faruhath Mohamed

South Kulhudhuffushi

Absent

Dr. Anara Naeem

Huraa

Yes

Qasim Ibrahim

Maamigili

Absent

Hussain Hameed

Kudahuvadhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Yes

Mohamed Fazeel

Dhaandhoo

Yes

Asma Rasheed

Central Maafannu

Yes

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Yes
Total
11
Yes
8
Voted
8
Present
9
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
8
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
9
Eligible
8
Yes
8
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
8
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Works

12 Aug 2025

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

Completed

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    09
  • Absent
    00
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    01
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    01
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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