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When you gain the skills, the rest is just a "snap," says Maais.

A first-person essay from Matheen, 24, on educational opportunities in Male - and why they're so important to him.

“I hope to see a day when more organizations and individuals alike take initiatives to promote the provision of spaces for young people to share their voices."

On International Migrants Day, Ihma Shareef writes a fictional story of human trafficking, calling for protection of migrants’ rights in the Maldives.

On World Environment Day, UNDP's Ahmed Gaveem shares his experience working in Laamu Atoll, calling for collective efforts to protect its pristine environment.

IOM Maldives shares a beautiful photo story of creative female entrepreneurs in Holhudhoo with a thriving home business of container gardening.

Peace and Development Advisor, Jomart Ormonbekov, shares an interesting comparison on women’s political participation in Maldives and his home country.

Shadiya Ibrahim, UNFPA Asst. Rep describes the current status of Maldivian women and stresses the need to increase gender parity in all spheres of life.