The Parliament has approved Moomina Waheed as the Vice President of the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM). 

The approval followed a letter sent to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu requesting her appointment, which was announced during a parliamentary meeting on the 16th of this month.

The matter was reviewed by the relevant committee, whose report was presented and debated during today’s session. 

A vote was subsequently taken, with 67 members unanimously supporting Moomina’s appointment, no members voted against the decision.

Moomina has been a member of the HRCM since 2020, having been appointed during the administration of former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

The current members of HRCM are:

President: Mariyam Muna

Vice President: Moomina Waheed

Member: Aminath Shifaath Abdul Razzaq

Member: Amaau Ahmed Najeeb

Member: Ismail Habeeb