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Aneesa Ahmed
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| Born | 29 September 1949 |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania State University |
| Known for | Women's rights activist Deputy Speaker of the People's Majlis Deputy Minister of Women's Affairs |
Aneesa Ahmed (born 29 September 1949) is a brave Maldivian woman. She is known for working hard to protect the rights of women. From 2004 to 2009, she was the Deputy Speaker of the People's Majlis. The People's Majlis is like the parliament or main law-making body in the Maldives.
Early Life and Work
Aneesa Ahmed studied at Pennsylvania State University in the United States. She was a special student there from 1985 to 1986.
Later, she became the Deputy Minister of Women's Affairs in the Maldives. In this job, she bravely talked about important issues that women faced. At that time, it was not common to discuss these topics openly.
After working for the government, Aneesa started her own group. It is called "Hope for Women." This group is a non-governmental organization (NGO). NGOs are groups that work to help people, but they are not part of the government.
Fighting for Women's Rights
Through "Hope for Women," Aneesa led many important discussions. She talked with police officers, students, and others. These talks were about how to stop unfair treatment or harm against people because of their gender. Her work helped many people understand these serious issues better.
Awards and Recognition
Aneesa Ahmed's important work has been recognized around the world.
- In 2012, she received the International Women of Courage Award. This award is given to women who show great bravery and leadership. They work to make their communities better. Aneesa was the second woman from the Maldives to get this special award.
- On 26 July 2013, she received another high honor. President Mohamed Waheed Hassan gave her the Order of Izzuddin. This is a very important award in the Maldives.
Aneesa Ahmed continues to be an inspiring figure. She shows how one person can make a big difference for many.
