Maldives

New Family and Child Service Centres are available in virtually every atoll in the Maldives now

Maldives: UN helps protect children against neglect and abuse

30 December 2009
Child neglect and abuse, subjects that were long hidden behind closed doors in the traditional society of the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Maldives, are now being dealt with thanks to a United Nations-backed social services programme.
The Republic of Maldives

UN rights expert pleased defamation no longer criminal offence in Maldives

1 December 2009
An independent United Nations human rights expert today welcomed the adoption of a bill by the Parliament of the Maldives to decriminalize defamation, and urged other States to take similar action.
Aerial view of Maldives (file photo)

UN rights expert praises Maldives for steps taken towards freedom of expression

5 March 2009
An independent United Nations expert today welcomed measures taken by the new Government of the Maldives to establish democratic reforms, including on freedom of expression, in the Indian Ocean archipelago, which held its first-ever multi-party presidential elections last year.