Aishath Alaika Adnan, the PNC candidate for Chairperson of the Malé City Women’s Development Committee (MCWDC), has said women’s rights must be translated into practical justice rather than remaining as written statements. In her message marking International Women’s Day, Alaika noted that this year’s UN theme — “Rights, Justice, Action – for All Women and Girls” — calls for concrete steps to ensure women’s rights are realised in everyday life. She said the day serves as a reminder to uphold women’s dignity and guarantee equal opportunities. Describing women as the backbone of families, Alaika said the empowerment of women is … Continue reading Alaika: Women’s Rights Must Become Practical Justice, Not Just Written Promises