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A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

Domestic Violence

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Maldives violence prevention community committees aplenty

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 […]

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Pro bono legal service: a huge assistance in a critical area

4 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 3rd January 2018. The following is a loose translation: Are you currently facing physical abuse from your spouse? Do you need a restraining order? Are you not able to see your kids or are you not getting maintenance (financial support) for your kids? Do you […]

Gender Minister Aminath Zeneesha Shaheed Zaki pictured with some children, heading to the recently opened Schwack Cinema in Hulhumale. PHOTO/GENDER MINISTRY

126 cases of child abuse in July: gender ministry

1 min read

Gender Minister Aminath Zeneesha Shaheed Zaki pictured with some children, heading to the recently opened Schwack Cinema in Hulhumale. PHOTO/GENDER MINISTRY Ministry of Gender and Family announced that it received 126 reports of child abuse cases in the month of July. Statistics show that, with 48 percent, child abuse cases make up the highest percentage […]