Minister Zenysha has stated today, that “it takes remarkable courage for women to report violence against themselves and to seek protection, and in doing so, they are a source of hope for victims who suffer in silence.” In an exclusive interview given to Public Service Media today to mark the activities of ‘16 Days of…

Minister of Gender and Family H.E. Ms. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki has undertaken an official visit to Faafu Atoll Nilandhoo yesterday. During the visit, she met with staff of the Family and Children Service Centre (FCSC) in Nilandhoo, to discuss ways to strengthen social services provided by the Ministry at the Atoll level. Minister Zenysha also…

Minister of Gender and Family H.E. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki has stressed on the adverse social and economic impacts on the country as a result of violence against children and stated that the Government places a high priority to protect and empower children against all forms of violence. Minister Zenysha made this remark during her address…

Ministry of Gender and Family received and attended to a total of 272 cases in October 2017. Violence against children A total of 122 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children, which amounts to 45 percent of the total cases received and attended in October 2017. The most frequently reported cases in…

Minister of Gender and Family H.E. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki has observed facilities at a children’s shelter, a centre for children with disabilities and a women’s organisation, during her official visit to Oman from 29 - 31 October 2017. At her visit to the ‘Welfare Association of Disabled Children’, Minister Zenysha observed educational, health and life…

Ministry of Gender and Family received and attended to a total of 213 cases in September 2017. Violence against children A total of 104 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children, which amounts to 49 percent of the total cases received and attended in September 2017. The most frequently reported cases in…