Ministry signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Kurumba Maldives to provide internship opportunities for children from Kudakudhinge Hiya
Ministry of Gender and Family has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kurumba Maldives to provide internship opportunities for children living in Kudakudhinge Hiya, under State Care. At a special ceremony held at the Ministry, General Manager Mr. Ryszard Majewski signed the MoU on behalf of Kurumba Maldives and Deputy Minister, Ms. Leesha…
Six children under State Care placed with foster families this year
Six children under State Care were placed with foster families this year. A total of six children from Fiyavathi Shelter in Hulhumale’ were placed with foster families, till end of August 2018, They include three boys and three girls between the ages of 5 months to 11 years. In addition, 10 children under State Care…
“Art of Mind 2018” exhibition to showcase talents of children with Autism commences today
A two-day exhibition “Art of Mind 2018” to showcase talents of children with Autism has commenced today. The exhibition organized by the Ministry of Gender and Family in collaboration with the National Centre for the Arts and Maldives Autism Association aims to develop skills of children with autism, increase their participation and provide them with…
Cases Reported to and Attended by the Ministry in July 2018
Ministry of Gender and Family received and attended to a total of 290 cases in July 2018. Violence against children A total of 152 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children, which amounts to 52 percent of the total cases received and attended in July 2018. The most frequently reported cases in…
Minister Zenysha celebrates Eid with children in shelters
Minister of Gender and Family Ms. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki has participated in the activities held for children living in shelters to celebrate this year’s Eid al-Adha. In this regard, Minister Zenysha accompanied children from Fiyavathi and Kudakudhinge Hiya shelters during their visit to the Winter Park and participated in different activities at ‘Rasrani Bageecha’ this…
Validation Workshop convened on “National Elderly Action Plan” to implement the National Policy for Older Persons
A Validation Workshop has been held to finalize the “National Elderly Action Plan” to implement the National Policy on Older Persons, with the participation from 23 institutions. Over 34 participants, including senior executives, policy and technical-level officials representing government institutions, private sector and civil society organizations participated in the workshop held today at Hotel Jen.…