Introduction

The Human Rights and Gender committee of the 20th Majlis was established on 3 June 2024 in the 2nd sitting of the 20th People's Majlis. As per Article 131 of the Standing Order, the committee is mandated to review, investigate, and provide recommendations in all matters relating to Human Rights, Gender Equality, and Children’s Rights. The Committee also has the mandate to oversee the work and review matters relating to Ministry of Social and Family Development, Human Rights Commission of the Maldives, Family Protection Authority, Children’s Ombudspersons Office, Department of Juvenile Justice, and other institutions relating to Human Rights, Gender Equality, Children’s Rights. The committee is also mandated to review matters relating to the appointment and dismissal of the Members of the Human Rights Commission and the Children’s Ombudsperson.

Committee Members

Chairperson

PNC

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Vice Chairperson

PNC

Hussain Hameed

Kudahuvadhoo

PNC

Hussain Nasih

Central Henveyru

MDP

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

PNC

Faruhath Mohamed

South Kulhudhuffushi

PNC

Dr. Anara Naeem

Huraa

JP

Qasim Ibrahim

Maamigili

PNC

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

PNC

Mohamed Fazeel

Dhaandhoo

PNC

Asma Rasheed

Central Maafannu

PNC

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Former members of the committee

PNC

Mohamed Ali

Dhuvaafaru

PNC

Abdulla Rasheed

Dhangethi

PNC

Mohamed Ali

Gadhdhoo

Committee Documents

•  Human Rights and Gender Committee's Attendance Report up to 15th May 2025 (20th Majlis)
•  Human Rights and Gender Committee's Attendance Report up to 15th May 2025 (20th Majlis)