Child-Friendly Interview Rooms established in F. Nilandhoo and Dh. Kudahuvadhoo
Child-friendly interview rooms have been established in the Family and Children’s Service Centers (FCSC) of Faafu Atoll Nilandhoo and Dhaalu Atoll Kudahuvadhoo. The two child-friendly interview rooms, established by the Ministry of Gender and Family with the support of UNICEF Maldives and the Maldives Police Service, were officially opened by the Minister of State for…
Ministry conducts Professional Development Training Programme for Health and Social Workers of three Atolls
Ministry of Gender and Family has conducted a “Professional Development Training on Service Provisions for the Elderly and Victims of Abuse” for health and social workers of three atolls. A total of 24 health and social workers from Vaavu Atoll, Meemu Atoll, and Faafu Atoll participated in the 5-day programme held in Faafu atoll Nilandhoo,…
Ministry of Gender and Family concludes the Ninth and Tenth Basic Sign Language Training Programme for Public Service Providers
The Ministry of Gender and Family concludes the Ninth and Tenth Basic Sign Language Training Programme for Public Service Providers. The 10-day training, conducted in two phases for a total of 71 participants, aims to facilitate easier access to services by minimizing communication barriers faced by persons with hearing impairments. Speaking at the closing ceremony…
Ministry Conducts Orientation Programme for Community Social Groups in Thaa Atoll
Ministry of Gender and Family has conducted an orientation programme for Community Social Groups (CSGs) in Thaa Atoll, in collaboration with UNICEF Maldives, Ministry of Education, Maldives Police Service and Juvenile Justice Unit. The objective of the programme is to empower representatives from atoll and island councils, police, schools and health centers, to establish CSGs…
Ministry Commences its Fourth “Capacity Building for Social Workers” Programme
Ministry of Gender and Family has commenced its fourth “Capacity Building for Social Workers” programme, in collaboration with UNICEF Maldives. This training programme, which aims to develop and enhance the skills of social services workers at the Ministry, Family and Children Service Centres (FCSCs) and shelters operating under the Ministry, will be held at Champa…
Cases Reported to and Attended by the Ministry in January 2018
Ministry of Gender and Family received and attended to a total of 224 cases in January 2018. Violence against children A total of 94 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children, which amounts to 42 percent of the total cases received and attended in January 2018. The most frequently reported cases in…