Ministry of Gender and Family Conducts Gender Sensitization Programme for 219 Police Officers
Ministry of Gender and Family, in collaboration with the Maldives Police Service, held a special ceremony at Iskandharu Koshi tonight, to mark the completion of the Gender Sensitization training programme conducted for investigation and frontline police officers working in all Atolls of the Maldives. The aim of this training programme was to raise awareness amongst…
Ministry concludes child abuse prevention sessions for over 680 children at H.Dh Kulhudhuffushi
The Ministry of Gender and Family has concluded a series of awareness sessions on preventing child abuse and empowering children against all forms of violence in H.Dh Kulhudhuffushi. Over 330 students from H.Dh Atoll Education Centre, 267 students from Afeefuddin School and 80 students from Jalaaludheen School participated in these sessions. A total of 13…
Minister Zenysha undertakes an official visit to Addu City
Minister of Gender and Family H.E. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki has undertaken an official visit to Addu City. During the visit, she met with staff of the Family and Children Service Centre (FCSC) based in Addu City to discuss ways to strengthen social services provided by the Ministry at the atoll level. Minister Zenysha also held meetings with senior…
Cases Reported and Attended by the Ministry from January to June 2017
Ministry of Gender and Family received and attended to a total of 1448 cases from January to June 2017. The most number of cases were reported and attended from Male’ City and Kaafu atoll combined, which is a total of 400 cases. Additionally, 39 cases from Haa Alifu atoll, 36 cases from Haa Dhaalu atoll,…
Ministry concludes “Ranveyla” campaign programmes in Lhaviyani atoll
The Ministry of Gender and Family has concluded “Ranveyla” Campaign programmes in all the islands of Lhaviyani Atoll. As part of the “Ranveyla” Campaign, the Ministry in partnership with Lhaviyani Atoll Hospital and respective health centers conducted health screenings for senior citizens. Over 178 individuals above the age of 65 years old were screened for…
Ministry of Gender and Family has launched 1412 Call Centre and “Ahan” Mobile application in collaboration with UNICEF and Maldives Police Service
The Ministry of Gender and Family has launched 1412 call centre and “Ahan” mobile application in collaboration with UNICEF and Maldives Police Service, to facilitate the reporting of violence against children. A special ceremony was held today at Iskandaru Koshi to inaugurate the aforementioned services which was inaugurated by the Minister of Gender and Family…