Domestic Violence

22 cases of child sexual abuse in April

The figure is down from 32 cases in March.

MDP makes U-turn on candidate accused of domestic violence

Police said there was no case against the MDP candidate on record.

Supporters rally behind disowned MDP candidate

The MDP’s candidate for Thinadhoo North was accused of domestic violence.

MDP withdraws support for candidate accused of domestic violence

Thinadhoo North candidate Abdul Mughnee was accused by his ex-wife.

Assault allegations against NGO boss branded ‘character assassination’

The Gender Ministry is investigating the NGO founder over domestic violence allegations.

NGO boss probed over domestic violence allegations

The NGO boss denied the domestic violence allegations.

Six-month jail term for man who threatened to kill ex-wife

There have been 11 cases of domestic violence so far this year.

Man fined MVR200 for assaulting wife

The man was charged under the old penal code, which carries a penalty of either six months in prison or house arrest, or a fine of MVR200 for assault. The new penal prescribes jail terms of up to four years but the constitution prohibits imposing a more severe penalty than the one applicable at the time the offence was committed.

Man arrested after assaulting wife with stone

A 59-year-old man has been arrested on the island of Kurendhoo in Lhaviyani atoll for allegedly assaulting his wife with a stone. The suspect struck the victim on the head and knocked her unconscious on Monday morning, the police spokesperson said.

The Violent Lives of Maldivian Women

A 35-year-old victim of marital rape from the island of Thinadhoo died last night while undergoing treatment for severe injuries. Why is violence against women so prevalent in an Islamic society and how can we prevent it? asks the Gender Advocacy Working Group.

Criminal court slammed over MVR200 fine for man who assaulted wife

Police officer arrested in domestic violence case

Court extends detention of man accused of beating wife unconscious

Rising religious fundamentalism, conservative thinking impacting women: Department of National Planning

Domestic Violence Act has done little to curb abuse due to lack of implementation: Hope for Women

HRCM Deputy Tholal expresses shock at attitudes towards gender discrimination

Domestic Violence Act “incomplete” without Family Protection Authority

Maldives’ first protective order issued to a woman allegedly abused by husband for 21 years

Domestic Violence Bill ratified by President Waheed

Domestic violence bill “good example” of cross-party cooperation: UN