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Child Abuse

ARC Calls for Stringent Child Protection Measures in Travel and Tourism

ARC Calls for Stringent Child Protection Measures in Travel and Tourism

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ARC strongly condemns the recent cases of rape of 11 and 16-year-olds, with both cases reportedly happening at guesthouses in Male’ City. ARC expresses deep concern with the lack of supervision of guesthouses registered with the Ministry of Tourism and remains deeply concerned about reports of numerous unregistered room rentals that continue to operate without […]

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Maldives violence prevention community committees aplenty

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 30th January 2018. The following is a loose translation: Increasing number of domestic violence and child abuse cases in the Maldives is a cause for great concern for everyone. Whenever gender ministry publishes statistics, talks on the subject are especially more. Maldives has experienced a […]

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Father who sexually abused his twins 20-year jail sentence valid: High Court

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 21st November 2017. The following is a loose translation: Maldives High Court has maintained the sentence for the father who sexually assaulted his twins children in Noonu Atoll Manadhoo Island. The sexual predator who is from an island from Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, was sentenced by […]