Women's Day

Progress on paper, challenges in practice: the state of women's rights

Legal gains are overshadowed by persistent cultural barriers.

Witness to history: Fathimath Moosa's journey to market matriarch

A conversation with the guardian of golhi number 62.

Maldivian women #OccupyReygandu to demand safe public spaces

Female-only events took place Friday night.

President announces six months maternity leave

He also pledged to introduce a quota for women on island councils.

Police block opposition Women’s Day march

Female leaders, activists and supporters of the joint opposition parties gathered at the Jumhooree Party headquarters to begin the silent march around 6:45 am but riot police officers quickly set up barricades to block their path.

Women’s day award recognises chef and baker

Comment: Equality for women is progress for all

International Women’s Day celebrations to be held Artificial Beach, 9-11pm