A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
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. […]
The Guesthouse Association of Maldives (GAM) had dismissed Saudulla Ahmed as the Secretary-General of the Association. GAM has released a statement on the 10th of July, stating that the decision was taken with regards to the allegations of sexual assault pinned on Saudulla Ahmed. Saudulla Ahmed has been removed from GAM’s executive committee following his […]
Moosa Nasih, President of the Guesthouse Association of Maldives (GAM) had resigned. Nasih had revealed that a complaint was previously lodged concerning allegations of sexual assault from a senior official at the association, on June 23. The Internal Affairs Committee of the association had initially passed to probe the case, lodged by a female employee […]
Great-grandfather and Grandfathers raped 2 years old child from GA.Kandhuhulhudhoo Photo: Rajje.mv Social media is flooded with fuming statuses, comments and pictures regarding the current Rape case. Various groups are coming together in numerous platforms to voice out their anger, disappointments and rage due to perpetrators roaming freely among us without proper prosecution and penalties […]
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 […]
The original was published on cnm.mv on 26th February 2020. The following is a loose translation: Sexual harassment is indeed a disgraceful act. This kind of acts shouldn’t be seen from top management. What is sad is that while women are as active as men at work here in the Maldives, such traits are still […]
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 […]
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on the island Kalaidhoo in Laamu atoll on charges of blackmailing a minor for sexual favours, according to local media. He was sentenced to 15 days detention by Isdhoo Magistrate court. Under the Maldives Constitution, a person arrested on suspicion of a crime is required to be brought before […]
A man arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl has been detained for 15 days, reports local media. The 34-year-old, who was arrested on the island of Thinadoo in Gaaf Dhaal atoll, was taken to the island’s magistrate court last night. Under the Maldives Constitution, a person arrested on suspicion of […]