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First Lady Fazna Ahmed has said studies showed that young people were concerned about the climate crisis, they were also optimistic and wanted to contribute more to the cause. She made the statement while speaking in the high-level virtual panel discussion We, the people and our planet: Healthy, resilient, Sustainable, to commemorate the World Health Day organised by World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Southeast Asia. She was the Chief Guest at the discussion and she was joined by several high-level speakers representing different countries and organisations.

Speaking at the panel discussion, First Lady Fazna highlighted a global survey of children and young people on the climate problem and noted that a significant majority of the young people surveyed believed that rapid climate action might help mitigate some of the most catastrophic effects of the situation. She said that, as an educator, she considered it valuable to listen to young people, their ideas, recommendations, and fears, as well as to validate their distress about issues that affected their lives. She added that the survey discovered a knowledge gap between different economic classes about what a climate crisis entailed. She stated that schools were among the best ways to bridge this knowledge gap.

“My time as a former principal at Thaajudheen School has allowed me to make many observations and taught me many things about children. Which is why I am emboldened with the belief that children and young people possess enough knowledge to articulate their opinions and frame their perspectives of the world, to meaningfully contribute to the process of decision-making,” she stated.

The first kady, in her remarks, underscored the importance of giving children and young people a platform to express their views on issues such as gender equality, the environment, and climate action as their future would be affected by decisions that are currently being made. She said that the ambition of the youth was far greater and that they were capable of becoming agents of great change if given the opportunity.

“To the children and young people, I want to say that I hear them. Witnessing the world through a child’s eye is often a privilege, adults take for granted. As adults, we need to listen more actively. We need to do better for our health and our planet and gain the trust of the children who feel we are not doing enough,” she stated.

In a message to policymakers, the first lady stated that all research clearly indicated how much children were thinking about these global challenges, and that long-term planning and implementation were essential to ensure the future of all generations while reducing the burden on children. Speaking at the discussion, she also highlighted the fact that initiatives that began in Maldivian schools, such as the reduction of single-use plastic in schools, had moved beyond the classroom and into national policy.

First Lady Fazna also discussed ways to strengthen women’s voices, engagement, and leadership at all levels of climate action and advocacy. She stated that discussions that take place with women adequately represented at policy tables were more reflective of the society and led to more sustainable policy solutions.

The theme for World Health Day 2022 is Our Planet, Our Health. World Health Day is celebrated every year on April 7 to commemorate the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1948.

 

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Nasheed to form new party

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The main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s leader Mohamed Nasheed has decided to form a new political party.

Nasheed initiated a separate political movement within MDP, ‘Fikuregge Dhirun’, following his loss in MDP’s presidential primary held back in January. After major conflicts with the government and its policies – all lawmakers from the faction tendered their resignation from MDP on Wednesday.

The move came after Central Henveiru MP Ali Azim was expelled from the party on Tuesday and banned from rejoining for at least one year over involvement in opposition political activities surrounding the Chagos archipelago dispute.

The 12 members who resigned from MDP on Wednesday are;

Parliament’s Deputy Speaker, North Galolhu MP Eva Abdulla
Ungoofaaru MP Mohamed Waheed (Wadde)
North Maafannu MP Imthiyaz Fahumy (Inthi)
West Henveiru MP Hassan Latheef
Hulhudhoo MP Ilyas Labeeb
North Kulhudhuffushi MP Yasir Abdul Latheef
Vilufushi MP Hassan Afeef
Central Maafannu MP Ibrahim Rasheed (Bonde)
Madaveli MP Hussain Firushan
Thoddoo MP Hassan Shiyan (Gita)
North Mahchangoalhi MP Mohamed Rasheed (Boadhigu)
Gadhdhoo MP Ahmed Zahir
All 12 members are close acquittances of Nasheed. MP Hassan Latheef, during a meeting at Bodufenvalhuge on Wednesday, announced Nasheed’s decision to form a new political party. The meeting was attended by supporters of Nasheed.

Should Nasheed form a new political party, that party would be the largest opposition party in terms of members in the parliament, thereby, the minority party. The minority party at present, opposition PPM-PNC coalition has only eight members in the parliament.

Despite the resignation of the 12 MPs, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih continues to hold full control of the Parliament with 56 MPs.

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MPs loyal to Nasheed leave MDP

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Multiple members of the main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) loyal to the party’s leader Mohamed Nasheed have left the party.

The members who resigned from MDP include 12 MPs. They include Deputy Speaker Eva Abdulla, MP Mohamed Waheed, MP Imthiyaz Fahmy (Inthi), MP Hassan Latheef, MP Ilyas Labeeb, MP Yasir Abdul Latheef, MP Hassan Afeef, MP Ibrahim Rasheed (Bonde), MP Hussain Firushan, MP Hassan Shiyan, MP Mohamed Rasheed (Boadhigu), and MP Ahmed Zahir.

They submitted their resignation letters Wednesday.

The move comes after MDP’s parliamentary group had requested action against Inthi, Hassan Latheef, Ilyas, Yasir, and Central Henveiru MP Ali Azim earlier this week, for forming an alliance with the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), Jumhoory Party (JP) and Maldives National Party (MNP), after accusing the government of failure to protect the interests of the Maldivian people in the case lodged with the International Tribunal of the Law of the Seas (ITLOS) over the disputed maritime territory between Maldives and Mauritius.

The party’s disciplinary committee decided to expel Azim from the party on Tuesday.

They are all members of Nasheed’s ‘Fikuregge Dhirun’ faction.

However, Nasheed has yet to resign from the party.

Despite the resignation of the 12 MPs, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih continues to hold full control of the Parliament with 56 MPs.

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The Cambodian Prime Minister arrives in the Maldives on an official visit

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The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, arrived Sunday morning on an official visit to the Maldives at the invitation of H.E. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. It is Samdech Techo Prime Minister Hun Sen’s first visit to the Maldives.

The Cambodian Prime Minister and accompanying delegation were received at Velana International Airport (VIA) by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid (ODRI). The government will hold a ceremony on Monday to officially welcome the Cambodian Prime Minister to the Maldives.

During the visit, President Solih would meet with Samdech Techo Prime Minister Hun Sen and hold official talks on strengthening bilateral cooperation, followed by the exchange of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the two countries. President Solih and the Cambodian Prime Minister would also deliver a joint statement on the outcomes of their discussions.

The Maldives and Cambodia established diplomatic relations on September 21, 1995.

Source(s): President Office.

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