Mixed Reactions to Muizzu’s Cabinet: Criticised for Lack of Gender Parity

President Mohamed Muizzu announced a 22-ministry cabinet on 17 November 2023, including former ministers Dr Aishath Shiham and Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed. Public admired Dr Maryam Mariya, Ali Ihusaan, and Adam Naseer Ibrahim. Mixed reactions for Moosa Zameer as Foreign Minister, criticized for lack of experience. Major criticism over gender parity: only 3 of 22 ministers are women, and only 1 of 16 top executive positions at President's Office. Yumna Maumoon and Aneesa Ahmed voiced disappointment. Muizzu pledged to appoint women to lead state-owned companies.

President Mohamed Muizzu announced a 22-ministry cabinet on 17 November 2023, including former ministers Dr Aishath Shiham and Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed. Public admired Dr Maryam Mariya, Ali Ihusaan, and Adam Naseer Ibrahim. Mixed reactions for Moosa Zameer as Foreign Minister, criticized for lack of experience. Major criticism over gender parity: only 3 of 22 ministers are women, and only 1 of 16 top executive positions at President's Office. Yumna Maumoon and Aneesa Ahmed voiced disappointment. Muizzu pledged to appoint women to lead state-owned companies.

President Mohamed Muizzu announced a 22-ministry cabinet on 17 November 2023, including former ministers Dr Aishath Shiham and Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed. Public admired Dr Maryam Mariya, Ali Ihusaan, and Adam Naseer Ibrahim. Mixed reactions for Moosa Zameer as Foreign Minister, criticized for lack of experience. Major criticism over gender parity: only 3 of 22 ministers are women, and only 1 of 16 top executive positions at President's Office. Yumna Maumoon and Aneesa Ahmed voiced disappointment. Muizzu pledged to appoint women to lead state-owned companies.

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