MDP Celebrates Pres. Solih’s Contributions to Women’s Empowerment

The Women's Wing of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) held a 'Happy Women' event to celebrate President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's contributions to women's empowerment. Chair Rozaina Adam praised Solih for acknowledging women's concerns. Solih extended paid maternity leave from three to six months in 2019. Other achievements include over 1,000 female entrepreneurs through BCC, 4,407 women in state trainings, 58% of study loans to women, legislation requiring 33% women on island councils (exceeded at 39%), and the appointment of first female Supreme Court justices and defence minister.

The Women's Wing of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) held a 'Happy Women' event to celebrate President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's contributions to women's empowerment. Chair Rozaina Adam praised Solih for acknowledging women's concerns. Solih extended paid maternity leave from three to six months in 2019. Other achievements include over 1,000 female entrepreneurs through BCC, 4,407 women in state trainings, 58% of study loans to women, legislation requiring 33% women on island councils (exceeded at 39%), and the appointment of first female Supreme Court justices and defence minister.

The Women's Wing of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) held a 'Happy Women' event to celebrate President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's contributions to women's empowerment. Chair Rozaina Adam praised Solih for acknowledging women's concerns. Solih extended paid maternity leave from three to six months in 2019. Other achievements include over 1,000 female entrepreneurs through BCC, 4,407 women in state trainings, 58% of study loans to women, legislation requiring 33% women on island councils (exceeded at 39%), and the appointment of first female Supreme Court justices and defence minister.

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