Latest items for Maldives
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: LRW-LAW-3, DV-LAW-3
"Regarding the CO [Concluding Observation] on removing evidentiary requirements which discriminate against women and ensuring the equal consideration and weight of women’s testimonies as witnesses, the state has not provided any update on the efforts made on this front and the situation remains the same" (14).
Variables: LRW-LAW-3, DV-LAW-3
"Regarding the CO [Concluding Observation] on removing evidentiary requirements which discriminate against women and ensuring the equal consideration and weight of women’s testimonies as witnesses, the state has not provided any update on the efforts made on this front and the situation remains the same" (14).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-2
"According to the Maldives Democracy Survey conducted by Transparency Maldives (TM) in 2015, majority of Maldivians (54%) believe that 'men make better leaders than women'. The same survey conducted in 2013, revealed that Maldivians generally support women filling a number of leadership positions such as members of the parliament and members of the local councils. However, the limitation still remains in women filling in as the President of the country as only 39% of Maldivians agree that a woman could serve as the president of the country. Additionally, there is a strong movement and effort to spread misogynistic views about Islam that counteracts the work done to increase women’s participation...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-2
"According to the Maldives Democracy Survey conducted by Transparency Maldives (TM) in 2015, majority of Maldivians (54%) believe that 'men make better leaders than women'. The same survey conducted in 2013, revealed that Maldivians generally support women filling a number of leadership positions such as members of the parliament and members of the local councils. However, the limitation still remains in women filling in as the President of the country as only 39% of Maldivians agree that a woman could serve as the president of the country. Additionally, there is a strong movement and effort to spread misogynistic views about Islam that counteracts the work done to increase women’s participation...more
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"There is seemingly a lack of capacity and confidence among women to contest elections. Out of the 23 women who contested only 4 got elected as compared to 83 men" (10).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"There is seemingly a lack of capacity and confidence among women to contest elections. Out of the 23 women who contested only 4 got elected as compared to 83 men" (10).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
Figure 1, titled "Changes in the Representation of Female Parliamentarians from 2000 to 2019" shows that women constituted 10% of parliamentarians in 2000, 12% in 2005, 6% in 2009, 6% in 2014, and 5% in 2019 (9).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
Figure 1, titled "Changes in the Representation of Female Parliamentarians from 2000 to 2019" shows that women constituted 10% of parliamentarians in 2000, 12% in 2005, 6% in 2009, 6% in 2014, and 5% in 2019 (9).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: INFIB-PRACTICE-1, INFIB-LAW-1
"As per the MoGFSS [Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services], the ministry used to include religious scholars on related awareness sessions, however the lack of availability of scholars and funding was noted as an obstacle to continue such programs" (7).
Variables: INFIB-PRACTICE-1, INFIB-LAW-1
"As per the MoGFSS [Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services], the ministry used to include religious scholars on related awareness sessions, however the lack of availability of scholars and funding was noted as an obstacle to continue such programs" (7).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-1
Figure 5, titled "Percentage of Men and Women Age 15-49 Who Agree That a Husband is Justified in Beating His Wife for Specific Reasons," shows that 5% of men and 19% of women think a husband is justified in beating his wife if she refuses conjugal relations as and when the husband wants (14).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-1
Figure 5, titled "Percentage of Men and Women Age 15-49 Who Agree That a Husband is Justified in Beating His Wife for Specific Reasons," shows that 5% of men and 19% of women think a husband is justified in beating his wife if she refuses conjugal relations as and when the husband wants (14).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
"With regard to criminalizing marital rape, there has been some improvement in this front in terms of new legislations. However, the issue is largely associated with Islam and recognizing marital rape as a crime is seen as anti-Islamic by some highly respected clerics in Maldives as marriage itself is regarded as consent for sex... As a result, it remains debatable if marital rape without any exemptions will ever be criminalized in the Maldives" (6).
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
"With regard to criminalizing marital rape, there has been some improvement in this front in terms of new legislations. However, the issue is largely associated with Islam and recognizing marital rape as a crime is seen as anti-Islamic by some highly respected clerics in Maldives as marriage itself is regarded as consent for sex... As a result, it remains debatable if marital rape without any exemptions will ever be criminalized in the Maldives" (6).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-4
"It has to be noted that the issue of unregistered marriages are still on the rise, though there are no mechanism to monitor and record this information. Additionally, there has been cases of some religious scholars preaching to endorse and performing out of court marriages, and have claimed that these are private issues and out of court marriages need to be recognized in the legal system as long as they meet the minimum Shariah requirement for marriage" (16).
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-4
"It has to be noted that the issue of unregistered marriages are still on the rise, though there are no mechanism to monitor and record this information. Additionally, there has been cases of some religious scholars preaching to endorse and performing out of court marriages, and have claimed that these are private issues and out of court marriages need to be recognized in the legal system as long as they meet the minimum Shariah requirement for marriage" (16).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"There is a lot of resistance and discontent from radicalized religious groups on efforts to promote gender equality and women’s rights" (16-17).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"There is a lot of resistance and discontent from radicalized religious groups on efforts to promote gender equality and women’s rights" (16-17).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Currently there are no regulations developed under the Anti Human Trafficking Act" (7). "According to FPA [Family Protection Authority], there is currently no protocol to identify and deal with cases of human trafficking" (7).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Currently there are no regulations developed under the Anti Human Trafficking Act" (7). "According to FPA [Family Protection Authority], there is currently no protocol to identify and deal with cases of human trafficking" (7).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Currently there are no regulations developed under the Anti Human Trafficking Act and the few numbers of cases that has come to the PGO [Prosecutor General's Office] under this Act since 2013 raises the question if it is indeed implemented. Maldives was downgraded to the Tier Two Watch list in the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report of the US Department of State. Consultations revealed that while there is a Government Oversight Committee on anti-human trafficking, meetings between the members are non-existent within the last two years. While there is a National Action Plan against Human trafficking, it is unclear who is the parent body of the action plan. Hence no...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Currently there are no regulations developed under the Anti Human Trafficking Act and the few numbers of cases that has come to the PGO [Prosecutor General's Office] under this Act since 2013 raises the question if it is indeed implemented. Maldives was downgraded to the Tier Two Watch list in the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report of the US Department of State. Consultations revealed that while there is a Government Oversight Committee on anti-human trafficking, meetings between the members are non-existent within the last two years. While there is a National Action Plan against Human trafficking, it is unclear who is the parent body of the action plan. Hence no...more
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-2
"However, exploitation of female migrant workers in regard to sex trafficking and sexual harassment has been long identified in the country, through media reports and other means and calls for urgent attention" (11).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-2
"However, exploitation of female migrant workers in regard to sex trafficking and sexual harassment has been long identified in the country, through media reports and other means and calls for urgent attention" (11).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-5
"Cases of exploitation of women and girls are handled like normal violence cases and decisions would depend entirely on the case, rather than an approach specific for prostitution cases" (7).
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-5
"Cases of exploitation of women and girls are handled like normal violence cases and decisions would depend entirely on the case, rather than an approach specific for prostitution cases" (7).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-1
Figure 5, titled "Percentage of Men and Women Age 15-49 Who Agree That a Husband is Justified in Beating His Wife for Specific Reasons," shows that 3% of men and 5% of women think that a husband is justified in beathing his wife if she goes out without telling him (14).
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-1
Figure 5, titled "Percentage of Men and Women Age 15-49 Who Agree That a Husband is Justified in Beating His Wife for Specific Reasons," shows that 3% of men and 5% of women think that a husband is justified in beathing his wife if she goes out without telling him (14).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-3
"Most of such cases falls under human trafficking and foreign women who are caught in prostitution is [sic] often deported to their native country" (7).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-3
"Most of such cases falls under human trafficking and foreign women who are caught in prostitution is [sic] often deported to their native country" (7).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"On CO calling upon the state to ensure the effective implementation of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act, the state report highlights that this is one area where key advancements have been made during the reporting period. However, this advancement mostly refers to the establishment of the FPA [Family Protection Authority] and still lacks information on the actual implementation of the Act whereby victims receives the protection and support required in such cases. There is a serious lack of knowledge and understanding among the health sector professionals on national laws, regulations and policies that they must adhere to. Based on the discussions with FPA and MoH [Ministry of Health], it was...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"On CO calling upon the state to ensure the effective implementation of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act, the state report highlights that this is one area where key advancements have been made during the reporting period. However, this advancement mostly refers to the establishment of the FPA [Family Protection Authority] and still lacks information on the actual implementation of the Act whereby victims receives the protection and support required in such cases. There is a serious lack of knowledge and understanding among the health sector professionals on national laws, regulations and policies that they must adhere to. Based on the discussions with FPA and MoH [Ministry of Health], it was...more
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
Figure 5, titled "Percentage of Men and Women Age 15-49 Who Agree That a Husband is Justified in Beating His Wife for Specific Reasons," shows that 5% of men and 8% of women think a husband is justified in beating his wife if he suspects she is unfaithful. 5% of men and 19% of women also think this is justified is she refuses conjugal relations as and when the husband wants. 14% of men and 16% of women think that beating children justifies the husband beating the wife, and 3% of men and 5% of women think that going out without telling him justifies this action. 3% of men and...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
Figure 5, titled "Percentage of Men and Women Age 15-49 Who Agree That a Husband is Justified in Beating His Wife for Specific Reasons," shows that 5% of men and 8% of women think a husband is justified in beating his wife if he suspects she is unfaithful. 5% of men and 19% of women also think this is justified is she refuses conjugal relations as and when the husband wants. 14% of men and 16% of women think that beating children justifies the husband beating the wife, and 3% of men and 5% of women think that going out without telling him justifies this action. 3% of men and...more
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: ERBG-DATA-2
"The overall labor force participation rate for women has declined by 10% since 2000 and thus the gender gap has increased over the 10 year period from 18% in 2006 to 21% in 2010 and 33% in 2016" (11). Table 1, titled "Gender Gap in Labor Force Participiation Rate, 2006, 2010, 2016," shows that the female labor force participation rate was 52% in 2006, 54% in 2010, and 42% in 2016. The male labor force participation rate was 70% in 2006, 75% in 2010, and 75% in 2016 (11). "72% of the working age population who are economically inactive is women (HIES 2016)" (11-12).
Variables: ERBG-DATA-2
"The overall labor force participation rate for women has declined by 10% since 2000 and thus the gender gap has increased over the 10 year period from 18% in 2006 to 21% in 2010 and 33% in 2016" (11). Table 1, titled "Gender Gap in Labor Force Participiation Rate, 2006, 2010, 2016," shows that the female labor force participation rate was 52% in 2006, 54% in 2010, and 42% in 2016. The male labor force participation rate was 70% in 2006, 75% in 2010, and 75% in 2016 (11). "72% of the working age population who are economically inactive is women (HIES 2016)" (11-12).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: ERBG-DATA-5
"According to Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) 2016, he overall figure for persons in the informal sector shows a higher percentage of women than that of men (40% of women compared to 31% among men) . While in Male’, the trend is seen to be reversed with more men in the informal sector than women, the percentage of women working in the informal sector in the atolls is remarkably higher than that of men with 49% of women compared to 30% of men" (10). Figure 3, titled "Percentage of employed persons in the informal sector by sex and locality, 2016," shows that 31% of men and 40% of women...more
Variables: ERBG-DATA-5
"According to Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) 2016, he overall figure for persons in the informal sector shows a higher percentage of women than that of men (40% of women compared to 31% among men) . While in Male’, the trend is seen to be reversed with more men in the informal sector than women, the percentage of women working in the informal sector in the atolls is remarkably higher than that of men with 49% of women compared to 30% of men" (10). Figure 3, titled "Percentage of employed persons in the informal sector by sex and locality, 2016," shows that 31% of men and 40% of women...more
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"While registration of the employees in the Maldives retirement Pension scheme for people working in the formal sector is mandatory on the employer, the registration and participation for the informal sector is optional. Furthermore, the process of registration in the retirement scheme for the informal sector is currently not user friendly or accessible. There is also a limited amount of awareness work done on the importance of saving and taking part in the retirement pension scheme. Furthermore, the current old aged pension scheme directly contradicts the efforts made to increase participation in the retirement pension scheme. The current mindset of the general population is that they will automatically receive financial...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"While registration of the employees in the Maldives retirement Pension scheme for people working in the formal sector is mandatory on the employer, the registration and participation for the informal sector is optional. Furthermore, the process of registration in the retirement scheme for the informal sector is currently not user friendly or accessible. There is also a limited amount of awareness work done on the importance of saving and taking part in the retirement pension scheme. Furthermore, the current old aged pension scheme directly contradicts the efforts made to increase participation in the retirement pension scheme. The current mindset of the general population is that they will automatically receive financial...more
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: GIC-LAW-3
"There are no state run or state subsidized childcare facilities currently established in the country" (12).
Variables: GIC-LAW-3
"There are no state run or state subsidized childcare facilities currently established in the country" (12).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: GP-DATA-1
Figure 2, titled "Percentage Representation of men and Women in Political Senior Positions in the Government, 2019" shows that women constituted 32% of the Cabinet, 0% of the Ministerial Rank, 23% of State Ministers, 29% of State Ministers Rank, 28% of Deputy Ministers, and 36% of Deputy Ministers Rank" (9).
Variables: GP-DATA-1
Figure 2, titled "Percentage Representation of men and Women in Political Senior Positions in the Government, 2019" shows that women constituted 32% of the Cabinet, 0% of the Ministerial Rank, 23% of State Ministers, 29% of State Ministers Rank, 28% of Deputy Ministers, and 36% of Deputy Ministers Rank" (9).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: GP-DATA-2
Figure 2, titled "Percentage Representation of men and Women in Political Senior Positions in the Government, 2019" shows that 44% of ambassadors were female (9).
Variables: GP-DATA-2
Figure 2, titled "Percentage Representation of men and Women in Political Senior Positions in the Government, 2019" shows that 44% of ambassadors were female (9).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: GP-DATA-3
"It was understood from the consultation process that currently there are no systematic plans to conduct trainings and capacity building as recommended in the CO [Concluding Observation] and that each institution has their own individual training programs, which lack consistency and coherence across the material" (7).
Variables: GP-DATA-3
"It was understood from the consultation process that currently there are no systematic plans to conduct trainings and capacity building as recommended in the CO [Concluding Observation] and that each institution has their own individual training programs, which lack consistency and coherence across the material" (7).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: GP-DATA-4
"40. The sitting allowance of MVR 125 (approximately USD 8) per WDC [Women's Development Committee] member per attended general meeting up to 4 paid general meetings per month is extremely insignificant compared to WDCs mandate and allowances given to other such committees and board members elected and nominated in the country. Furthermore, many WDCs experience issues in obtaining this allowance from the council due to lack of finances in the councils and slow financial approval process. In addition to this, many WDCs do not receive enough support and cooperation from their councils. There is also a lot of ambiguity and lack of awareness among WDC members and the general public...more
Variables: GP-DATA-4
"40. The sitting allowance of MVR 125 (approximately USD 8) per WDC [Women's Development Committee] member per attended general meeting up to 4 paid general meetings per month is extremely insignificant compared to WDCs mandate and allowances given to other such committees and board members elected and nominated in the country. Furthermore, many WDCs experience issues in obtaining this allowance from the council due to lack of finances in the councils and slow financial approval process. In addition to this, many WDCs do not receive enough support and cooperation from their councils. There is also a lot of ambiguity and lack of awareness among WDC members and the general public...more
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: INFIB-DATA-1
"During consultations with various stakeholders for the purpose of this report, it was observed that there are no reported cases of Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) even though such cases surface in the public every now and then" (7).
Variables: INFIB-DATA-1
"During consultations with various stakeholders for the purpose of this report, it was observed that there are no reported cases of Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) even though such cases surface in the public every now and then" (7).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: CWC-DATA-4
"According to the NBS, there are a total of 114,981 expatriate workers residing in the Maldives, out of which 10,228 are females . It has to be noted that this is not an accurate representation of the number of expatriates residing in the country, as there are thousands of illegal migrant workers who the government is currently giving the opportunity to get legally registered in the country. Currently there is limited documentation on the violence or exploitation of female migrant workers in the country. However, exploitation of female migrant workers in regard to sex trafficking and sexual harassment has been long identified in the country, through media reports and other...more
Variables: CWC-DATA-4
"According to the NBS, there are a total of 114,981 expatriate workers residing in the Maldives, out of which 10,228 are females . It has to be noted that this is not an accurate representation of the number of expatriates residing in the country, as there are thousands of illegal migrant workers who the government is currently giving the opportunity to get legally registered in the country. Currently there is limited documentation on the violence or exploitation of female migrant workers in the country. However, exploitation of female migrant workers in regard to sex trafficking and sexual harassment has been long identified in the country, through media reports and other...more
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"Paragraph 54 of the state report claims that significant investments has been made by FPA [Family Protection Authority] to harmonize the collection of administrative data on DV [domestic violence] cases but fails to discuss how this helps to measure the effectiveness and impact of the DVPA [Domestic Violence Prevention Act] through its implementation. Currently there is no centralized database as each stakeholder follows their own reporting formats and coding, indicating a lack of harmonized data collection process among the stakeholders. It was also understood from the meetings that FPA experiences shortage of budget issues every year where most of its budget is spent on administration and not much on programming"...more
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"Paragraph 54 of the state report claims that significant investments has been made by FPA [Family Protection Authority] to harmonize the collection of administrative data on DV [domestic violence] cases but fails to discuss how this helps to measure the effectiveness and impact of the DVPA [Domestic Violence Prevention Act] through its implementation. Currently there is no centralized database as each stakeholder follows their own reporting formats and coding, indicating a lack of harmonized data collection process among the stakeholders. It was also understood from the meetings that FPA experiences shortage of budget issues every year where most of its budget is spent on administration and not much on programming"...more
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: CL-PRACTICE-2
"In addition to that, there is a lack of systematic care for the elderly which again adds on to women’s unpaid and care work inside the house" (12).
Variables: CL-PRACTICE-2
"In addition to that, there is a lack of systematic care for the elderly which again adds on to women’s unpaid and care work inside the house" (12).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-1
"There is a lack of awareness on the need and benefit of establishing prenuptial agreements before marriage, especially in the islands. As stated in the paragraph 141 of the state report, the government has failed to raise awareness on the matter, especially in the island communities. Discussions with young women for this report revealed that there is a serious lack of understanding among girls on the benefits of such an agreement. The review of the existing pre-marital training program, could provide an avenue to increase awareness on prenuptial agreements and other laws and regulations on protecting women’s rights, especially within a marriage and a family" (16).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-1
"There is a lack of awareness on the need and benefit of establishing prenuptial agreements before marriage, especially in the islands. As stated in the paragraph 141 of the state report, the government has failed to raise awareness on the matter, especially in the island communities. Discussions with young women for this report revealed that there is a serious lack of understanding among girls on the benefits of such an agreement. The review of the existing pre-marital training program, could provide an avenue to increase awareness on prenuptial agreements and other laws and regulations on protecting women’s rights, especially within a marriage and a family" (16).