Rehendhi Award conferred to 14 women in recognition of their services

The Rehendhi Award has been conferred to 14 women in recognition of their outstanding services to national development and society.

A special ceremony was held at Hulhumale’ Rehendhi School last night – to present the awards to its recipients. The ceremony saw the presentation of awards to the winners of both 2020 and 2021 – as last year’s ceremony was compromised due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seven women scored the Rehendhi Award in 2020 – whereas seven women and one organization scored the award in 2021.

RECIPIENTS OF REHENDHI AWARD 2020

• Fathimath Ibrahim, Kaanimaage, Lh. Hinnavaru (social services)
• Maryam Shunana, H. Velasfaruge, Male’ (social services)
• Aminath Ameena, Handhuvareege, L. Kunahandhoo (for outstanding services in respective field)
• Shifza Mustafa, Aasaanu, G. Fuvahmulah (for outstanding services in respective field)
• Aishath Hussain Manik, H. Reendhookokaage, Male’ (for outstanding services in respective field)
• Hawwa Latheef, Hulhumale’ flat 10-3-01 (for outstanding services in respective field)
• Minha Faiz Rashad, Hulhumale’ flat 99-1-02 (for outstanding services in respective field)

RECIPIENTS OF REHENDHI AWARD 2021

•           Ahumeema Luthfy, Meenaz, S. Hidhathoo (education)
•           Shaha Hashim, K. Male’ (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
•           Zeeniya Ahmed Hameed, K. Male'
•          Nadiya Abdul Gafoor, L. Kunahandhoo (social services)
•          Hawwa Raamizaa, Aseymirusge, S. Hithadhoo (sports)
•          Sergeant first class Nasreena Hassan, Dhaftharu No. R.S 2923 (for outstanding services in respective field)
•          Shiyama Ahmed, M. Courage, K. Male’ (men and women from the general public who have contributed outstanding efforts to women's development)
•          L. Fonadhoo Women’s Development Committee

The Rehendhi Award is an annual award bestowed by the Gender Ministry since 2014 – to recognize the outstanding contributions to societal and national development on behalf of women across different fields, as well as to recognize those individuals and organizations working towards women’s development.

Last night’s awarding ceremony was attended by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, First Lady Fazna Ahmed, Gender Minster Aishath Mohamed Didi, Heritage Minster Yumna Maumoon and Home Minster Imran Abdulla.