Maldives first female judges sworn-in

Aisha Shujoon Mohamed and Huzaifa Mohamed took their oath of office as Judges before President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on Wednesday. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the President’s Office this afternoon.

Upon taking their oath Aisha Shujoon Mohamed was appointed as a Judge at the Civil Court and Huzaifa Mohamed was appointed as a Judge at the Family Court.

The oath was administered by the Judge of the High Court Ali Hameed Mohamed. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Justice Mohamed Jameel Ahmed and Minister for Presidential Affairs Mohamed Hussain.

After the ceremony, President Gayoom met with Aisha Shujoon Mohamed and Huzaifa Mohamed and congratulated them on their appointment. He also stressed on the role of both genders in the fields of politics, law, economics, social and management. The President requested them to fulfill their duties with diligence ad sincerity.

Minister of Justice, Mohamed Jameel Ahmed made note of the important role women played in the Maldivian Judicial system.from haveeu online

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