Ministry of Gender and Family has conducted an orientation programme for members of the National and Technical Steering Committees constituted under the Gender Equality Action Plan, formulated by the Ministry to assist the implementation of the Gender Equality Law ratified by President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom in 2016. A total of 24 institutions, comprising of…

Ministry of Gender and Family has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort to provide internship opportunities for children living under State Care in Kudakudhinge Hiya. At a special ceremony held at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort, General Manager Mr. Stefano Ruzza signed the MoU on behalf of the…

Through the “Ahan” Campaign launched to prevent child abuse and empower children against all forms of violence, the Ministry of Gender and Family has reached a total of 4,390 students over the past two years, with the sessions that were held in Fuvahmulah City. Since 2016, the programme has been conducted in all islands of…

Ministry of Gender and Family received and attended to a total of 174 cases in June 2018. Violence against children A total of 79 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children, which amounts to 45 percent of the total cases received and attended in June 2018. The most frequently reported cases in…

Ministry of Gender and Family has conducted a series of awareness sessions in all the islands of Kaafu Atoll under its “Ahan” Campaign, to prevent child abuse and empower children against all forms of violence. A total of 833 students from Grades 4 to 8 participated in these sessions, which were conducted in three phases.…

Ministry of Gender and Family has conducted a series of awareness sessions for a total of 122 students in Vaavu Atoll under its “Ahan” Campaign, to prevent child abuse and empower children against all forms of violence. The sessions, conducted from 27 – 28 June 2018, were held in Vaavu Atoll Fulhidhoo, Felhidhoo and Keyodhoo,…