Biographical Note:
Dr. Aishath Rameela, currently the President of the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) is a Maldivian national who has built a diverse career in healthcare, social services, and academia. She has consistently demonstrated a profound commitment to enhancing public health and social welfare. She is married with an adult male child.

Dr. Rameela started her career in the civil service as a trainee nurse in 1990 and later joined Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) as a registered nurse in 1995 after completing her nursing education from India. She has served the country in previous presidential regimens as Minister of State for Health & Gender and Minister of State for Health subsequently, and Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare. She has also led significant departments, including the Health Protection Agency (HPA), Home for People with Special Needs (HPSN) at Guraidhoo Island and the Maldivian Blood Services & Thalassemia Center.

Her earlier career roles include; Registered Nurse and Midwife at IGMH, Nursing Tutor and Assistant Lecturer at Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) and Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), Project Officer at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services & Family Planning at the Society for Health Education (SHE), Victim Support Officer at the Prosecutor General’s Office, Lecturer at SEGI University College of Malaysia, Dean of Student Support Services at Avid College and Registrar at the Maldives Medical and Dental Council (MMDC)

In addition to her professional roles, Dr. Rameela has also served on various national and international boards, including the National Drug Control Council, the National AIDS Council, and the Governing Board of the South Asia Initiative to End Violence Against Children (SAIEVAC). She has actively participated in international meetings and conferences, often presenting papers and chairing sessions.

With extensive experience in academia and community service, coupled with a strong commitment to advancing her research interests, Dr. Rameela brings an energetic and skilled approach to her role. As the President of HRCM, she is dedicated to protecting, promoting, and sustaining human rights in the Maldives.

Biographical Note:

Mohamed Shafeeg Mahmood is a management professional who has worked at top management positions in the public and private sector over the past 42 years.

Currently he works as Vice President and Commissioner at the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives.

Human Rights Commission of the Maldives is an independent and autonomous constitutional body.

Prior to this he freelanced as a Business and Media Consultant, and is a writer on international affairs and a public speaker.

He also headed Local Government Authority of Maldives as it's Chief Executive Officer from 2016 to 2020. LGA is an independent state institution established under legislation to oversee, develop and regulate the local government function stipulated in the Constitution.

Mr. Shafeeg has worked previously for over three years as Managing Director of Maldives Broadcasting Corporation, the public service broadcaster.

Prior to that Mr. Shafeeg has worked several years in airport management and administration at Maldives Airports Co Ltd. The last post held at MACL was Chief Operating Officer. He was also Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Managing Director at MACL and was a member of the Board of Directors.

Mr. Shafeeg also served as a member of the Maldives Building and Construction Board from 2018-2020.

Mr. Shafeeg was also Principal Consultant and Managing Partner at Solaris Business Consultancy. SBC was a business consulting firm specializing in aviation, airports, tourism, media and training and advisory services. The firm was in operation for over ten years.

He likes to spend his free time in travel, photography, classical music and reading.

Mr Shafeeg holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Charles Sturt University of Australia.

Educational Background: 

Master of Human Rights Law, University of Melbourne (Australia)
Bachelor of Laws (Hons), University of London (United Kingdom)   

Work Experience: 

Attorney General’s Office - May 2015 – September 2021   

Samaau joined the Attorney General’s Office as a State Attorney on 6th May 2015. She served as State Attorney (6th May 2015 – 23rd February 2019), Senior State Attorney (24th February 2019 - 16th May 2021) and State Counsel (17th May 2021 – 30th September 2021).Samaau’s roles and responsibilities included, responding to all human rights related complaints / issues raised to the Attorney General, managing all work related to coordinating human rights policies within the Government, operating the State’s Legal Aid mechanism, engaging with the United Nations international human rights mechanism including treaty bodies and special procedures and engaging with all international partners in the field of human rights.Samaau represented the State at Superior Courts, Tribunals, High Court and the Supreme Court of the Maldives. Samaau also engaged in legal advisory and legislative drafting works at the Attorney General’s Office.   

Ministry of Foreign Affairs -

2008 – 2011
2010 – 2011 (Attache’, High Commission of the Maldives in New Delhi)
2008 – 2010 (Desk Officer)  

Ismail Habeeb Abdul Raheem
Commissioner, Human Rights Commission of the Maldives
Email: [email protected]
Date of Appointment: 8 September 2024

Educational Background:
2016 - 2019   Bachelor of Shar’iah and Law (Villa College, Maldives)
2007 - 2010   Bachelor of Arts in Dhivehi Language and Culture (The Maldives National University)
2011 - 2013   Master of Arts in Dhivehi Language and Culture (The Maldives National University)
1995 International Diploma in Educational Planning and Administration, NCERT, Delhi, India
1992 Distance Education for Development Institute of Education. (University of London, London, UK).
1981 Advanced Certificate in Primary Teaching (Educational Development Centre, Maldives)

Work Experience:
Elections Commission - Commissioner and Vice President (2014 - 2024)
Elections Commissioner for two consecutive terms at the Maldives Elections Commission rising to the post of the Vice Chairperson in the last three years.
Elections Commission - Elections Administration (2007 - 2013)
From the position of Director General rising to the Executive
Director, involvement includes all facets of elections administration and management.
Centre for Continuing Education - Director Education Development (1988 – 2007)
Developing learning materials, radio & TV scrip writing, periodical production, and management development of education sector staff.

Trainings:
22 International Workshops on Election and Education
14 Local Workshops on Elections and Governance

Biographical Note:
Uz Ismail Habeeb has been a prominent advocate of democratic governance and public participation in the Maldives, devoting over two decades to the advancement of electoral integrity and representative rule. Beginning his service with the Elections Commission in 2003, he rose to serve as Vice Chairman until 2024, bringing to the institution extensive expertise in election management, voter education, and monitoring. His leadership roles, including Executive Director of the Office of the Commissioner of Elections in 2007 and later Chief Coordinator of the electoral taskforce under the 2008 Constitution, highlight his pivotal role in building the country’s independent electoral framework. In 2013, he was appointed to the Elections Commission with unanimous parliamentary endorsement, where he worked to further strengthen institutional credibility and public trust in the electoral system.
Prior to his contributions in governance, Uz Habeeb has dedicated nearly two decades to education in the Maldives, serving as teacher, head teacher, teacher educator, and later as Director of the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE). He was instrumental in promoting adult and continuing education, most notably through a weekly radio program that aired continuously for 17 years and by editing the sector’s monthly magazine. He coordinated the nation’s first distance education programs and second-chance initiatives for school dropouts, thereby broadening educational opportunities for marginalized communities.
In addition to his public service, Uz. Habeeb has established himself as a trainer, consultant, and writer. For over a decade, he has delivered management consultancy and executive training to both public service officers and corporate professionals. A fully accredited BRIDGE facilitator, he holds advanced degrees in Dhivehi Language and Culture from the Maldives National University and a degree in Sharia and Law from Villa College. His intellectual pursuits extend into authorship, with numerous children’s storybooks, as well as academic and awareness articles published in local newspapers and magazines. Several of his research studies have also appeared in peer-reviewed journals, underscoring the breadth of his scholarly and professional contributions.

Ahmed Magsoom
Commissioner, Human Rights Commission of the Maldives
Email: [email protected]
Date of Appointment: September 8, 2025

Educational Background:
2016 – 2017 Master of Business Administration (MBA), Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom
2015 – 2016 Pearson BTEC Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, Business Management School (BMS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
2012 – 2013 Associate Degree in Business Management, Maldives Business School
2005 – 2006 Diploma in Business, Faculty of Management and Computing, Maldives College of Higher Education
1996 – 1998 GCE Advanced Level, Science Education Centre, Malé
1996 GCE Ordinary Level, Male’ English School
IELTS, 2014

Work Experience:
Human Rights Commission of the Maldives Commissioner
Human Rights Commission of the Maldives Director – Investigations Department (2025)
Human Rights Commission of the Maldives Assistant Director (2023 – 2025)
Human Rights Commission of the Maldives Senior Investigation Officer (2021 – 2023)
Human Rights Commission of the Maldives Assistant Investigation Officer (2019 – 2021)
Embassy of the Republic of Maldives, Colombo, Sri Lanka Third Secretary (2018) Head of Protocol Section, handling VIP and diplomatic coordination
Human Rights Commission of the Maldives Assistant Investigation Officer / Investigation Officer (2011 – 2015)
Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture Agriculture Officer (2003 – 2011) Supervision of pest and disease control programs, agricultural planning, and office management
Damas Company Private Limited Business Coordinator (2001 – 2003)
Island Aviation Services Limited / Air Maldives Operations Assistant – Flight Dispatching (1998 – 2001)

Trainings:
Training on the International Classification of Crime for Statistical Purposes (ICCS), 2023
Human Rights Investigation Training – UNODC, 2021
APF Regional Blended Learning Course on Effective Investigations, 2014
Family and Child-Centred Investigation Course, Police Academy, 2020
Justice Sector Training in Data Literacy and Data Analysis, 2023
Evidence Act Maldives Training, Prosecutor General’s Office, 2023
Human Rights Investigations Workshop, U.S. Mission Maldives, 2022
Multiple national and international trainings on investigations, forensic interviewing, governance, and human rights

Biographical Note:
Ahmed Magsoom, currently serving as a Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM), is a Maldivian national with extensive experience in human rights investigations, public service, diplomacy, and institutional governance. He has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights through investigative, administrative, and leadership roles within national institutions.

Ahmed Magsoom began his public service career in the agriculture sector before transitioning into human rights work, where he has built over a decade of experience at the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives. He has served the Commission in various capacities, including Assistant Investigation Officer, Investigation Officer, Senior Investigation Officer, Assistant Director, and Director of Investigations, prior to his appointment as Commissioner. Throughout these roles, he has led complex investigations, provided legal and procedural guidance to staff, and contributed to strengthening institutional systems and practices.

In addition to his work at HRCM, he has represented the Maldives internationally as Third Secretary at the Embassy of the Republic of Maldives in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where he headed the Protocol Section and handled matters related to VIP coordination and diplomatic engagement. His earlier professional experience also includes roles in aviation services, private sector coordination, and agricultural program management within government.

Mr. Magsoom holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom, and has completed multiple professional trainings in human rights investigations, criminal justice data analysis, forensic interviewing, and international classification of crime standards. He has participated in regional and international training programs organized by institutions such as UNODC, APF, and the United Nations system.

With a strong background in investigations, institutional leadership, and public administration, he brings a practical, research-informed, and principled approach to his role. As a Commissioner of HRCM, he is committed to ensuring accountability, strengthening investigative mechanisms, and advancing the protection and promotion of human rights in the Maldives.