Hassan Saajin (born 25 February 1998) 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.
Hassan Saajin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 February 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 | zuvaanmasveriya |
Work
editSaajin 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]
Recognition
editPresident 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]
References
edit- ^ "Zuvaan Masveriya". Twitter. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Hadi, Ahmedulla Abdul (May 13, 2020). "Hassan Sajin, the 'Zuvaan Masveriya' appointed as brand ambassador for Ooredoo". Sun. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "Ooredoo Maldives announces Zuvaan Masveriya as the new Brand Ambassador". Corporate Maldives. May 13, 2020. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "ޕްރޮފެޝަނަލް އެންޑް ކެރިއަރ ވިމެން އެވޯޑްސްގައި "ޔޫތް ލީޑަރ އޮފް ދަ އިޔަރ" އެވޯޑް ސާޖިންއަށް!". Masverin (in Divehi). December 1, 2022. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c Saeed, Yameen (December 11, 2020). "President converses with Zuvaan Masveriyaa". The Times of Addu. Archived from the original on March 3, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ "Minister Shauna Meets Zuvaan Masveriya". MV+. July 6, 2021. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Ooredoo Features Messi & Zuvaan Masveriya in Campaign to Promote Internet Experience". Corporate Maldives. August 16, 2020. Archived from the original on December 6, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Naeem, Idhuham (August 17, 2020). "މެސީއާ އެކު ޒުވާން މަސްވެރިޔާ ސާޖިން އުރީދޫގެ ކެމްޕޭނެއްގައި" [Ooredoo launches campaign with Messi and Zuvaan Masveriya]. Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Shaahunaz, Fathmath (May 14, 2020). "Ooredoo Maldives appoints 'Zuvaan Masveriya' as new brand ambassador". The Edition. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ "Ooredoo's Brand Ambassador: Zuvaan Masveriya". Coral Glass. May 13, 2020. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ "Dhivehi Masverin (Maldives Fishermen) CSO PROFILE". Tadamon. Archived from the original on October 2, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ "UNDP, EU, youth leaders launch campaigns for digital peace". United Nations Development Programme. June 14, 2021. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Zunaam, Fathmath (September 7, 2021). ""Dhivehi Masverin" presents petition to 16th UN Climate Change Conference of Youth". The Times of Addu. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ "ޒުވާން މަސްވެރިޔާ ހއ އަތޮޅު ޕްރޮމޯޓް ކުރުމަށް ކުރެއްވި މަސައްކަތުގެ އަގު ވަޒަންކޮށްފި". Masverin (in Divehi). July 20, 2023. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.