Human rights watchdog slams “unacceptable” misogynistic behaviour from MPs
Misogynistic remarks and behaviour from MPs that were derogatory towards women at recent sittings of the People’s Majlis are “unacceptable,” the human rights watchdog has said, urging lawmakers not to undermine national efforts for women’s empowerment.
17 Mar 2016, 9:00 AM
Misogynistic remarks and behaviour from MPs that were derogatory towards women at recent sittings of the People’s Majlis are “unacceptable,” the human rights watchdog has said, urging lawmakers not to undermine national efforts for women’s empowerment.
The Human Rights Commission of Maldives issued a statement yesterday expressing concern with behaviour inside the parliament chamber that “demeans the honour and dignity of women”.
“While efforts have been undertaken in light of conventions that the Maldives is party to as well as the Maldivian constitution to empower women and especially increase women’s participation in the political arena, the increase of such undesirable actions casts a shadow and weakens these efforts, and the commission believes, could pose challenges for women entering the political arena,” the commission said.
The HRCM statement follows a ruling party MP calling his female colleagues “screaming crows” during a debate Monday on reserving seats for women in local councils.
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