Child Participation Forum held to mark Children’ Day
Ministry of Gender and Family in collaboration with UNICEF Maldives have organised a Child Participation Forum today to mark this year’s Children’s Day. The forum, held at Champa Central Hotel, provided children with the opportunity to share their views and opinions on issues relevant to them, at their homes, community and national level. Prior the…
Child-Friendly Interview Rooms established in GA. Villingili and GDh. Thinadhoo
Child-friendly interview rooms have been established in the Family and Children’s Service Centers (FCSC) of Gaafu Alif Atoll Villingili and Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Thinadhoo. Established with the support from UNICEF Maldives and Maldives Police Service, the child-friendly interview room in GA. Villingili was inaugurated by Minister of Gender and Family Ms. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki. The…
Minister Zenysha undertakes an official visit to Gaafu Alif Atoll Villingili
Minister of Gender and Family Zenysha Shaheed Zaki has today undertaken an official visit to Gaafu Alif Atoll Villingili. During her visit, she met with staff of the Family and Children Service Centre (FCSC) in Villingili and held discussions on ways to strengthen social services provided by the Centre. Minister Zenysha also held meetings with…
Training conducted for staff at Fiyavathi Shelter on best practices for taking care of children with Autism
Ministry of Gender and Family has conducted a special training for staff of Fiyavathi Shelter in Hulhumale’, on best practices for taking care of children with Autism. Sessions covered in the programme included information on health and development of children with Autism, providing assistance, care and protection, children’s behaviour modification and skills development through hands-on…
Cases Reported to and Attended by the Ministry in March 2018
Ministry of Gender and Family received and attended to a total of 217 cases in March 2018. Violence against children A total of 125 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children, which amounts to 58 percent of the total cases received and attended in March 2018. The most frequently reported cases in…
Minister Zenysha take parts in Ranveyla Campaign activities during her official visit to Alifu Dhaalu atoll Mahibadhoo
Minister of Gender and Family H.E. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki took part in Ranveyla Campaign activities for senior citizens today, during her official visit to Alifu Dhaalu Atoll Mahibadhoo. As part of health screening sessions organised in collaboration with Alifu Dhaalu Atoll Hospital, Minister Zenysha made home visits and met with bedridden senior citizens. She also…