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![Left: Minister of Housing, Land and Urban Development, Dr. Ali Haidar Ahmed | Right: UNFPA Maldives Country Director, Mr. Kunle](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_21_1.png?itok=lu3CJFd-)
Ensuring a Resilient and Equitable Future for All: Navigating the Maldives' Ageing Population
World Population day is marked on 11 July across the globe. Explore this insightful opinion editorial by Honourable Minister Dr. Ali Haidar Ahmed and... Read more
![Uniting for Reproductive Health Equity in the Maldives Ms. Shadiya Ibrahim, Head of Office for UNFPA Maldives Country Office. © UNFPA Maldives](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_12_1.png?itok=upgePYb0)
Uniting for Reproductive Health Equity in the Maldives
Over the last thirty years, Maldives have seen real progress in women’s health. Between 1997 and 2020, the number of women dying due to complications... Read more
![Lanes to Leadership: The Path of a Champion Swimmer Turned Sports Visionary A picture of Sajan swimming in the lanes.](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_12.png?itok=gVipe8Eh)
Lanes to Leadership: The Path of a Champion Swimmer Turned Sports Visionary
Dive into the inspiring story of Sajan, a household name in Maldivian swimming, who transitioned from setting national records to shaping the future... Read more
![A woman and her three children playing on a beach of Maldives](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_1_10.png?itok=X70ZcKyR)
Navigating Demographic Shifts: An Urgent Need for Tailored Solutions in the Maldives
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) calls for innovative and local strategies to address the unique challenges posed by demographic shifts in... Read more
![Against All Odds - A 25-Year Legacy in Maldivian Badminton In full swing: Neela channels years of dedication and skill, bringing her A-game to every match.](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_10_0.png?itok=m8Jpy04a)
Against All Odds - A 25-Year Legacy in Maldivian Badminton
Dive into Neela’s extraordinary journey in the world of Maldivian badminton: a 25-year saga of defying odds, championing equity and igniting change.... Read more
![Navigating Change and Opportunity in the Maldives Mr. Kunle Adeniyi, UNFPA Country Director in Maldives and the Representative for Sri Lanka. © UNFPA Maldives](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_1_5.png?itok=3uJ8n5Kk)
Navigating Change and Opportunity in the Maldives
Following the inauguration of the new government in the Maldives, Mr. Kunle Adeniyi, UNFPA Country Director in Maldives and the Representative for... Read more
![From Novice to National Player - A Game-Changer in Women’s Cricket At just 19, Leen is a rising star in Maldivian women’s cricket, bringing newfound attention to the sport.](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_10.png?itok=yULsmggY)
From Novice to National Player - A Game Changer in Women’s Cricket
At just 19, Leen is a rising star in Maldivian women’s cricket, bringing newfound attention to the sport. Her remarkable transformation from a... Read more
![She Said. - A Young Girl’s Dream A girl reaching for the stars. © Imani Shafy, watercolor painting. 14/12/2023](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_1_7.png?itok=MTCrhv9B)
She Said. - A Young Girl’s Dream
Everyone has different dreams and views of what they want to be when they grow older. Every brilliant person on this earth - artists, astronauts,... Read more
![Serving Success - An Inspiring Leap from Volleyball Star to Visionary Coach Discover Muna’s rally from court to coach, where every spike is a story of resilience and every game is a lesson in leadersh](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_1_2_0.png?itok=wZM0VTt5)
Serving Success - An Inspiring Leap from Volleyball Star to Visionary Coach
Journey with Muna as she spikes through challenges to coach a new era in Maldivian volleyball. Her story is a rally of resilience, leadership and... Read more
![“I Feel Like an Imposter” - A First Timer’s Take on the 7th APPC Shuba smiles for the picture.](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_1_4.png?itok=dDZnjkt3)
“I Feel Like an Imposter” - A First Timer’s Take on the 7th APPC
10 years since the last Asian and Pacific Population Conference, we gather together again. What were the gains? What were the losses? What do we, as... Read more