Hassan Saajin | |
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Born | February 25, 1998
[1]
[2] |
Nationality | Maldivian |
Other names | Zuvaan Masveriya |
Occupation(s) | fisherman, activist |
Awards | "Youth Leader of the Year" at the Professional and Career Women Awards 2022 [4] |
Website | https://zuvaanmasveriya.com/ |
Hassan Saajin is a Maldivian fisherman and activist, also known as Zuvaan Masveriya ("young fisherman"). [5] [2] [6] In 2020, he was featured as the brand ambassador for Ooredoo Maldives, appearing in publicity alongside global ambassador Lionel Messi. [7] [8] [9] [10] Saajin campaigns on issues facing the fishing community in the Maldives.
Saajin registered the foundation Dhivehi Masverin (Maldives Fishermen), [3] which has operated since 2018. [11] One area of Saajin's work is encouraging youth to adopt sustainable fishing practices. [5] Hassan was a co-creator of the campaign #AnhenehVeema (or “Because She’s a Woman”) to raise awareness on the types of hate that women experience online. [12] In 2021 he delivered petition about the effects of climate change on fishermen to the 16th UN Climate Change Conference of Youth (COY16). [13]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih praised his work on behalf of fishermen in the Maldives. [5] Saajin received the Youth Leader of the Year award at the Professional and Career Women Awards 2022. [4] In 2023, the Haa Alif Atoll[ verification needed] Council presented a plaque to the Saajin in recognition of his work promoting the fisheries and cultural heritage of the area. [14]
Hassan Saajin | |
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Born | February 25, 1998
[1]
[2] |
Nationality | Maldivian |
Other names | Zuvaan Masveriya |
Occupation(s) | fisherman, activist |
Awards | "Youth Leader of the Year" at the Professional and Career Women Awards 2022 [4] |
Website | https://zuvaanmasveriya.com/ |
Hassan Saajin is a Maldivian fisherman and activist, also known as Zuvaan Masveriya ("young fisherman"). [5] [2] [6] In 2020, he was featured as the brand ambassador for Ooredoo Maldives, appearing in publicity alongside global ambassador Lionel Messi. [7] [8] [9] [10] Saajin campaigns on issues facing the fishing community in the Maldives.
Saajin registered the foundation Dhivehi Masverin (Maldives Fishermen), [3] which has operated since 2018. [11] One area of Saajin's work is encouraging youth to adopt sustainable fishing practices. [5] Hassan was a co-creator of the campaign #AnhenehVeema (or “Because She’s a Woman”) to raise awareness on the types of hate that women experience online. [12] In 2021 he delivered petition about the effects of climate change on fishermen to the 16th UN Climate Change Conference of Youth (COY16). [13]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih praised his work on behalf of fishermen in the Maldives. [5] Saajin received the Youth Leader of the Year award at the Professional and Career Women Awards 2022. [4] In 2023, the Haa Alif Atoll[ verification needed] Council presented a plaque to the Saajin in recognition of his work promoting the fisheries and cultural heritage of the area. [14]