President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially inaugurated the National Respect Initiative, a five-year nationwide programme aimed at strengthening mutual respect, reviving moral values, upholding human dignity and fostering a civilised society grounded in Islamic principles and free from resentment and ridicule.
The President was accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed at the inauguration ceremony, held this evening at the Maafannu Track.
Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef, Speaker of Parliament Abdul Raheem Abdulla, Cabinet Ministers, and heads of various institutions also attended.
During the ceremony, the President also unveiled the official logo of the National Respect Initiative.
President Dr Muizzu first announced his intention to introduce a National Respect Initiative during his visit to Mahibadhoo in October 2025, as part of his tour of the inhabited islands of South Ari Atoll. During the visit, he called for the revival of the tradition of mutual respect among Maldivians and urged all sectors of society to contribute to the effort.
The five-year initiative, launched under the President’s leadership, will be overseen by the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage.
