Aishath Mohamed Didi

Aishath Mohamed Didi
ޢާއިޝަތު މުޙައްމަދުދީދީ
Didi in 2020
Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services
In office
9 February 2020 – 17 November 2023
PresidentIbrahim Mohamed Solih
Preceded byShidhatha Shareef
Succeeded byAishath Shiham
Ambassador of the Maldives to India
In office
8 February 2019 – 9 February 2020
PresidentIbrahim Mohamed Solih
Preceded byAhmed Mohamed
Succeeded byIbrahim Shaheeb
Minister of Gender and Family
In office
July 2005 – November 2008
PresidentMaumoon Abdul Gayoom
Preceded byAneesa Ahmed
Succeeded byAminath Jameel
Personal details
PartyMaldivian Democratic Party (2023–present)
EducationUCL Institute of Education (MA)
American University of Beirut (BA)

Aishath Mohamed Didi (Dhivehi: ޢާއިޝަތު މުޙައްމަދުދީދީ) is a Maldivian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services of the Maldives from 2019 to 2023. She previously served as the Ambassador of the Maldives to India from 2018 to 2019.

Education

Didi has a Master of Arts from the UCL Institute of Education and a Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma in teaching from the American University of Beirut.[1]

Didi has a bachelor's and master's degree in arts and a diploma in teaching.[2]

Career

Didi previously served as the Minister of Gender and Family from 2005 to 2008 during the presidency of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.[2][3] She was also a member of the UN task force on gender, UN task force on youth and adolescents, and Society for Health Education.[2] She was also the chairperson of the Gender Equality Council, board of Children's Home Governing, and Council for the Rights of Children.[2] Didi was described as an advocator for social issues and was known for her volunteer work to defend the rights of women and children, and advocating for education.[2]

In December 2018, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih proposed Didi as the Ambassador of the Maldives to India, later being appointed.[4][5] She presented her letter of credence to Indian president Ram Nath Kovind on 8 February 2019.[6] In 2020, President Solih nominated and appointed Didi as the Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services to replace Shidhatha Shareef.[7][8] The Government Oversight Committee of the People's Majlis (parliament) reviewed the appointment and the Majlis approved it.[9][10]

In 2023, Didi joined the Maldivian Democratic Party.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "President appoints Aishath Mohamed Didi as Gender Minister". Corporate Maldives. 10 February 2020. Archived from the original on 26 July 2026. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Shaahunaz, Fathmath (9 February 2020). "Aishath Mohamed Didi appointed as new gender minister". The Edition. Archived from the original on 26 July 2026. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Former Ministers of the Ministry of Gender and Family" (PDF). Ministry of Social and Family Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "President proposes eight names as Heads of Diplomatic Missions". The President's Office. 6 December 2018. Archived from the original on 26 July 2026. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Aishath Mohamed Didi appointed Ambassador to India". Sun. 16 December 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "New Maldivian Ambassador to India presents credentials". PSM News. 8 February 2019. Archived from the original on 26 July 2026. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  7. ↑ Hussain, Fathimath Aruma (6 February 2020). "President nominates Aishath Mohamed Didi to replace Shidhatha". Sun. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  8. ↑ "President appoints Aishath Mohamed Didi as Gender Minister". The President's Office. 9 February 2020. Archived from the original on 26 July 2026. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  9. ↑ "Committee reviews new Gender Minister for Parliament approval". One. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  10. ↑ "Parliament gives approval to Gender Minister Aishath Mohamed Didi". One. 16 March 2020. Archived from the original on 26 July 2026. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  11. ↑ "Gender Minister joins main-ruling MDP". Avas. 25 July 2023. Archived from the original on 26 July 2026. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
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