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]