Cases Reported to and Attended by the Ministry in October 2018
Ministry of Gender and Family received and attended to a total of 208 cases in October 2018. Violence against children A total of 106 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children, which amounts to 51 percent of the total cases received and attended in October 2018. The most frequently reported cases in…
Ministry of Gender and Family receives ‘Ranvana’ award for information disclosure
Ministry of Gender and Family receives ‘Ranvana’ award from the Information Commissioner’s Office, in recognition of the efforts to voluntarily disclose information and maintain a high-level of transparency in accordance with the responsibilities outlined for state institutions under the Right to Information Act. The Ministry received the award last night, at a ceremony held at…
Cases Reported to and Attended by the Ministry in September 2018
Ministry of Gender and Family received and attended to a total of 237 cases in September 2018. Violence against children A total of 110 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children, which amounts to 46 percent of the total cases received and attended in September 2018. The most frequently reported cases in…
Ministry celebrates International Day of the Girl Child with “Girls Lead Initiative”
Ministry of Gender and Family celebrated International Day of the Girl Child with a special programme - “Girls Lead Initiative”, conducted from 5 to 11 October 2018. The six-day programme, designed to promote the rights of the girl child and raise awareness on the challenges faced by girls within communities, included awareness sessions on developing…
Cases Reported to and Attended by the Ministry in August 2018
Ministry of Gender and Family received and attended to a total of 193 cases in August 2018. Violence against children A total of 89 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children, which amounts to 46 percent of the total cases received and attended in August 2018. The most frequently reported cases in…
Ministry establishes a Medical Unit at Fiyavathi Shelter in Hulhumale’
Ministry of Gender and Family has established a Medical Unit at Fiyavathi Shelter in Hulhumale. The Medical Unit was officially inaugurated by Minister of Gender and Family Ms Zenysha Shaheed Zaki at a function held today at Fiyavathi. Speaking at the event, Minister Zenysha stated that the Government gives high priority to promote the health…