Maldivian women #OccupyReygandu to demand safe public spaces

Maldivian women demanded safe public spaces on this year’s International Women’s Day by congregating for female-only events across the country.

Occupy Reygandu (Night) gathering took place Friday night in the capital Malé and the two southern cities of Fuvahmulah and Addu as well as in Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

“It was great to see such energetic, involved and aware young women. Horrified to hear the stories and hope much more can be done for safe public spaces,” said former foreign minister Dunya Maumoon, who attended the get-together in Colombo.

The events served as a platform to share stories of street harassment and abuse faced by women in their daily lives, especially during night-time.