Government Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Parity Despite Female Underrepresentation

President Mohamed Muizzu's administration affirms commitment to gender parity but faces scrutiny as only 22% of top government roles are held by women. Under-Secretary Mohamed Firzul Abdulla Khaleel stated that women's appointments in senior government company positions are higher than previous administrations. However, the cabinet has only three women among 22 ministers, down from 33% before. The President's Office has no women ministers; Dr. Aishath Ikram is the sole woman at State Minister level. Muizzu pledged to appoint women to leadership in state-owned enterprises. The Progressive-Congress Coalition aims for 20% female representation in the 2024 parliamentary elections. Government also criticized for political appointments; less than 50% of the vowed 700 posts filled, compared to 1,063 under Solih and 808 under Yameen.

President Mohamed Muizzu's administration affirms commitment to gender parity but faces scrutiny as only 22% of top government roles are held by women. Under-Secretary Mohamed Firzul Abdulla Khaleel stated that women's appointments in senior government company positions are higher than previous administrations. However, the cabinet has only three women among 22 ministers, down from 33% before. The President's Office has no women ministers; Dr. Aishath Ikram is the sole woman at State Minister level. Muizzu pledged to appoint women to leadership in state-owned enterprises. The Progressive-Congress Coalition aims for 20% female representation in the 2024 parliamentary elections. Government also criticized for political appointments; less than 50% of the vowed 700 posts filled, compared to 1,063 under Solih and 808 under Yameen.

President Mohamed Muizzu's administration affirms commitment to gender parity but faces scrutiny as only 22% of top government roles are held by women. Under-Secretary Mohamed Firzul Abdulla Khaleel stated that women's appointments in senior government company positions are higher than previous administrations. However, the cabinet has only three women among 22 ministers, down from 33% before. The President's Office has no women ministers; Dr. Aishath Ikram is the sole woman at State Minister level. Muizzu pledged to appoint women to leadership in state-owned enterprises. The Progressive-Congress Coalition aims for 20% female representation in the 2024 parliamentary elections. Government also criticized for political appointments; less than 50% of the vowed 700 posts filled, compared to 1,063 under Solih and 808 under Yameen.

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