International Child Helpline Day 2017
As the global network of child helplines mark the International Child Helpline day today, the Ministry wishes to highlight the important role of the child helpline in bringing out the voices of vulnerable children in Maldives. The child helpline was established in Maldives in 2009 as a 24-hour toll free number, “1412”. Through the child…
Ministry in partnership with ARC Commences “Exploring Art” Programme at Kudakudhinge Hiya
The Ministry of Gender and Family in partnership with Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has commenced a special programme “Exploring Art” at children’s shelter Kudakudhinge Hiya in Villimale’ currently home to 66 children between 10 and 18 years. The main focus of the ‘Exploring Art” is to develop children’s technical and creative knowledge and…
Cases Reported and Attended to by the Ministry in March 2017
Ministry of Gender and Family received and attended to a total of 279 cases in the month of March 2017. Violence against children A total of 142 cases were reported and attended regarding violence against children, which amounts to over 50% of the total cases during the month of March 2017 The most frequently reported…
Ministry signs Memorandum of Understandings with 3 companies to provide children living in shelters with more opportunities for their development and wellbeing
Ministry of Gender and Family has today, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with three companies to provide children under state care with better care and support for their growth and development. With the increase in babies and toddlers being taken into State care, the Ministry partnered with Island Aviation Services Ltd. and Mookai Hotels to…
Ministry concludes Positive Parenting Training for Careworkers at Fiyavathi
The Ministry of Gender and Family in partnership with Society for Health Education (SHE) has concluded a Positive Parenting Training for Careworkers at children’s shelter Fiyavathi currently home to 85 children below 10 years under state care. Certificates were awarded to participants at the closing ceremony. A total of 12 careworkers were trained under this…
Ministry concludes Basic Sign Language Training Course
Ministry of Gender and Family has today concluded the basic sign language training course conducted for social service workers of the Ministry and Investigation Officers from Maldives Police Service. The training was designed to improve the quality of services provided in cases relating to abuse and neglect towards children and persons with hearing disabilities by…