Beginning of my Journey as a Human Rights Defender (HRD)..!!!

After the semester exam I was thinking about a way to make my vacation a productive one. On 17^th April, my friend Xef sent me a link via facebook. It was an event (Human Right Defenders Training) organized by Maldivian Democracy Network. As it is an area where I have interest, I thought of joining. And with the help of Xef I registered there.

On 22 ^nd April at 9 am I went to SHE building for the 1^st session of HRD training. Xef was the only one I knew. All others were totally new to me. I was thinking of how I am going to bear it from 9 am to 6 pm every day till 28^th April.

Sessions started with around 23 members. At the very first day it was a blast. When the lecturers gave group activity, everyone started to talk and became friends. For every activity there will be a new group. Therefore at the very first day we started to know each other.

During the sessions every participant was allowed to talk and express views regarding the topic. This was one of the best and open discussions in which I have participated so far.  Discussions were so interesting that time was so limited.

Lunch and evening tea was provided to all of us from MDN. We had discussions and fun talks during the lunch and tea break. Taking different issues and talking about it during these breaks, as the discussion time was limited.

At the end of the training all members were evaluated and successful candidates were accredited as Human Rights Defenders. Responsibilities of HRDs (we) include advocating human rights locally on a continuous basis, reporting human rights violation to MDN and other related bodies, guiding and providing information to victims of human rights violation, and assist MDN in conducting their nationwide assessments and activities.

In this training sessions we were trained in the following areas;

 Ø  Philosophy and history of Human Rights

   Ø  Rights enshrined in the 2^nd chapter of the Constitution

   Ø  The democratic system of the Maldives

   Ø  Local legal redress mechanisms

   Ø  Maldivians and human rights (Islam and human rights / Maldivian culture and human rights)

   Ø  International law and international legal redress mechanisms

   Ø  Monitoring and reporting human rights

First year at Villa College

  

       After completing the high school, I had two choices; whether to continue studies or to start working. It was my decision to continue studies. First thing I explored was the quality of education and the course fee or tuition fee of different colleges in Maldives. When I was satisfied these of Villa College, I came to a decision to enroll in this course (Bachelor of Human Resource Management) by Villa College.
 Once I enrolled in this course, I had a lot of expectations towards the college as it is my first year of college. First thing I could think about was the college campus or the environment in which I am going to study. I imagined big class rooms with loads of students. In simple words I look forward to quality education in a sophisticated learning environment.  As being a verbal learner I always wanted lectures to be impressive. Therefore I expected efficient teachers in Villa College.

It’s been an year since I started my education at Villa College with 14 class mates. The environment of the campus is good, but it is small and therefore crowded. Overall things were good yet there were difficulties in few things like slow processing of requests (result notifications, reference letters etc), classes gets cancelled out often, registers are not checked well etc. My first year was good though it did not meet up with each and every expectation of mine.

Happy New Year 2012 !

“Cheers to New Year and another chance for us to get it right.” - Oprah Winfrey

With the beginning of each year, there will be new dreams, possibilities and hopes. Every year teach us some important lessons. Therefore it’s on our hand to learn from it and put our step forward into the New Year.

When I glimpse into 2011, I faced tons of things. This includes positive and negative scenarios as well.

When considering the positive aspects, in 2011 I started my college life. I learned how to live alone without my parents (something important). I have got some awesome new comers into my life yet sticking with me. . . .

When turning to the negative side, it is the worst year of my life. I have been through loads of problems which were difficult to solve. Some people walked away from my life and also few things caused my life to take a totally different turn, which I have never expeected even. . . .

There were so many firsts happened in my life during 2011. But overall, it was not a good year for me. Hence, I am looking forward for a better and successful year ahead. 

Wish you all a very happy New Year 2012. 

There are so many predictions about the year 2012. Let’s see how things turn out!

NIGHT FUSION - MY NEW ADDICTION !!

One night in September, a friend called and asked me to tune into Capital Radio 93.6 FM. There was an interview going on with an artist. So, for the first time I tuned into a radio channel from my phone. This is how I knew about Capital Radio 93.6 FM.

I was looking for an English show. And soon I knew about an English show which comes from Capital Radio 93.6 FM. Name of the show is Night Fusion sponsored by Wataniya. This show is hosted by an awesome RJ, RJ Bad Boy.

Night Fusion is a show which plays all the latest and hottest English songs. The show airs on every night Saturday to Thursday at 21 hours to 23 hours. Every night a topic is included in the show and participants share their views about the topic.

From Saturday to Wednesday participants can request any song they like. But Thursday is the playlist night. Bad Boy will bring on a playlist and participants have to choose a song from the list, therefore no new requests on Thursdays.

This show is mainly focused on youths in Maldives and also to those who are studying or living in abroad. Night Fusion is the best English show airing on in Maldives.

I have been listening to the show from October. And now I am a big fan of the show and a big fan of Bad Boy as well. I can say I am addicted to the show.

In order to participate in the show, you can call, text or even join to the shout box by login into www.capitalradio936.com. And also you can request any song and you can contribute topics for the show via Bad Boy’s fan page on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/rjbadboyfanpage). 

Follow Bad Boy via twitter @RJBadBoy.

UNIQUELY ME !

"Dreams are the touchstones of our character."

- Henry David Thoreau

There is one person I know best in the world. She is a shy person. She is funny and got hold of even the slightest moments to be diverted. She is the second one from the family. She often imagines herself to be a great character from her favourite films.
 

She was born on the 18^th of November 1991, in a small Maldivian island named Kudahuvadhoo. She sometimes feels so pessimistic about things which annoy me even. She is very sensitive to other people’s feelings and feel sympathy easily. Her mother is a house wife and her father is a business man.
 

My friend is known as a person who loves travelling. She loves outdoor events, trips, seeing different places, culture and languages.  She wants to fly to her height. These things often annoy her parents. Therefore, these things are not possible for her.
 

She is an environment lover. She loves animals. She would very much want to own her own pet one day. She is also so much interested in photography. She loves taking photos and expressing the world to others by means of photographs.
 

She wants to be an environmental activist, a successful Photographer, a volunteer, etc. Some of her dreams and ambitions are far-fetched, but not altogether impossible.

One important question is that, how do I know so much about a particular person? It is because I have written about myself.

10 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME..!!

1. I love shopping, specially clothes
2. Green is my favourite colour
3. I am so much addicted to chocolate
4. I prefer short eats than rice
5. I love travelling
6. I get sunburned easily;even in the shadow
7. I would love to meet David Beckham one day
8. I want to visit forks, to see the green and wet environment there
9. I havee never gained weight above 39, but I want it to be at 45
10.I hate smoking, and "people who smoke???"depends!!!