A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) has requested to report them if anyone is evicted from their home after failing to pay rent amid the pandemic. HRCM has stated that the government instructs to provide help and to ensure the safety of those who are unable to pay rent during this challenging time. The commission […]
Spokesperson of National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC), Mohamed Mabrooq Azeez has revealed that there are 723 employment-related issues reported to the centre by 5th April. While the government is working on aiding the businesses to combat the COVID-19 impact, the Economic Ministry has previously requested to report if businesses layoff or deduct salary of employees. […]
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 […]