Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) today held its 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of its general membership at the Youth Center to highlight its activities of the previous year, and present focus areas for deliberation by its members for 2014.
During the meeting, ARC’s Executive Committee presented the Annual Report and the Audit Report of 2013, which was adopted by consensus. Presentations were also made concerning the organisation’s Strategic Action Plan and the proposed budget for 2014, which was also adopted by consensus.
Furthermore, the AGM also approved amendments to the Articles of Association of ARC reflecting the changes and expansion of the organisation’s scope and mandate during the past 4 years. Finally, a new Executive Committee was voted upon, and new heads of Supporting Committees were also elected to office by popular vote, as follows:
Executive Committee
Zenysha Shaheed Zaki
Hawla Ahmed Didi
Zeena Zahid
Arshad Jameel
Amin Javed Faizal
Mariyam Shifana
Shifa Abdul Hannan
Heads of Supporting Committees
Admin and Finance Committee
Ali Firushan
Aminath Rishwanee
Campaigns and Projects Committee
Fathina Ahmed Khaleel
Zulaikha Hassan Didi
Policy, Planning and Research Committee
Muruthala Moosa
Ulwy Shaheer
Public Relations and Outreach Committee
Thahany Shihab
Leesha Mohamed
Speaking at the event, Zenysha Zaki Executive Director of ARC extended her deep appreciation to all members, staff, sponsors and volunteers for their dedication and continued support, which has enabled the organisation to grow considerably over the years. On behalf of ARC, she expressed her profound hope that the organisation will receive greater levels of engagement and contribution from the community in expanding advocacy and outreach efforts, both nationally and internationally throughout the year.
ENDS