First Lady Sajidha Mohamed on Saturday underscored the strategic importance of women serving in uniformed bodies, describing them as both guardians of peace and powerful symbols of possibility within society. She made these remarks at the opening ceremony of the Maldives Women in Policing Summit 2025, held at CROSSROADS Maldives.
The Summit, convened under the theme “Empowered Women: Safer Communities,” brought together multiple stakeholders to discuss the advancement of women in security professions.
In her address, the First Lady highlighted the multifaceted contributions of women in policing, the defence forces, customs, immigration, and other uniformed services, portraying them as individuals who not only uphold the law but also inspire future generations.
She also drew attention to the growing complexity of global and regional security challenges, including cybercrime, human trafficking, climate-related disasters, and violent extremism. In this regard, she underscored the vital role of women in helping to address such issues and encouraged women and girls to view security professions as spaces where they can thrive and apply their unique strengths.
The First Lady further stressed the importance of empathy, dialogue, and prevention in modern policing, noting that victims, particularly women and children, are more likely to come forward when they see themselves represented in those who serve. She urged participants to build workplaces where women are not seen as exceptions but as equals, and reminded them that when a woman steps forward to protect her community, she reshapes the very meaning of justice.
During the ceremony, the First Lady also unveiled the official Maldives Women in Police Challenge Coin.