CSC instructs government offices to ensure civil servants attend rally scheduled for a public holiday night to launch "respect campaign"
10 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | އަންގާރަ 11:44The Civil Service Commission has instructed all government offices to ensure the attendance of every civil servant at the launch of a national campaign on mutual respect, which is set to be inaugurated by the President. This directive, requiring mandatory attendance for the ceremony scheduled for Saturday night, has sparked widespread public debate and raised questions regarding the compulsory nature of the event.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. | President's Office
The Civil Service Commission has instructed government offices to ensure the attendance of civil service employees at the official ceremony to launch the national "Respect" campaign, an initiative announced by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
In a letter sent to government ministries and autonomous administrative bodies, the Civil Service Commission announced that the gathering is scheduled to take place this Saturday, the 14th of this month, at 8:30 p.m. in the Maafannu Track area.
In a letter, the Commission stated that this is a project of national significance. Consequently, the Commission expressed its desire for civil service employees to participate in the initiative to ensure the campaign's success.
In the letter, the Commission instructed all civil service employees to attend the ceremony and directed authorities to ensure their participation.
As the Civil Service Commission instructs government offices to ensure employee attendance at a weekend rally to launch President Muizzu’s national "Respect" campaign, many are questioning whether such tactics are appropriate for an initiative aimed at fostering mutual respect and civility among citizens.
