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Domestic Violence

Here’s Why Project Guardian Launched by Maldives Police Service Might Have Proven to be Effective

Here’s Why Project Guardian Launched by Maldives Police Service Might Have Proven to be Effective

By Maldives Times 1 min read

On 1st September, “Project Guardian” was launched by the Maldives Police Service, a project relevant to the police’s responsibility in ending all forms of violence against women and children. When we have a look at the monthly crime statistics by Maldives Police, domestic violence has decreased in October compared to September by nearly a half. […]

Domestic Violence is the Root Cause of Several Major Social Issues – President

Domestic Violence is the Root Cause of Several Major Social Issues – President

By Maldives Times 3 min read

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih condemned domestic violence and abuse as contributing factors to many of society’s ills. He also stated that society has a collective obligation to reduce abuse and exploitation and to do more to protect women and children. The President expressed these sentiments whilst inaugurating the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services’ […]

families spending time in a park in Malé

Maldives violence prevention community committees aplenty

By Marco Robinson 3 min read

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 […]