Fathimath Inaya Appointed Maldives’ First Female Foreign Secretary Amid Gender Parity Debate

Fathimath Inaya appointed as Maldives' first female Foreign Secretary. She has 22 years of foreign service, served as Deputy Minister under former President Yameen, and as non-resident ambassador for Singapore and Thailand. President Muizzu faces criticism for low female representation in his cabinet (3 of 22 ministries), which commentators call regressive. Former President Solih's cabinet had 33% women. Muizzu says he will prioritize women in SOEs and aim for 20% female representation in parliament in 2024 elections.

Fathimath Inaya appointed as Maldives' first female Foreign Secretary. She has 22 years of foreign service, served as Deputy Minister under former President Yameen, and as non-resident ambassador for Singapore and Thailand. President Muizzu faces criticism for low female representation in his cabinet (3 of 22 ministries), which commentators call regressive. Former President Solih's cabinet had 33% women. Muizzu says he will prioritize women in SOEs and aim for 20% female representation in parliament in 2024 elections.

Fathimath Inaya appointed as Maldives' first female Foreign Secretary. She has 22 years of foreign service, served as Deputy Minister under former President Yameen, and as non-resident ambassador for Singapore and Thailand. President Muizzu faces criticism for low female representation in his cabinet (3 of 22 ministries), which commentators call regressive. Former President Solih's cabinet had 33% women. Muizzu says he will prioritize women in SOEs and aim for 20% female representation in parliament in 2024 elections.

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