79 cases of child abuse in a month

In 2020, more than a thousand cases related to child abuse were reported, of which 461 cases were related to sexual violence.

7 December 2022

ADB grant to build 3 shelters for domestic violence victims

Minister Ameer said that the project will decentralise the protection and services provided to victims of domestic violence.

22 December 2022

Husband arrested over woman's death; body set for post-mortem

Faisal is Nishama's husband. He went to Kulhudhuffushi Police Station and admitted to the crime on his own.

11 December 2022

Indian man arrested for assaulting wife in front of children

The statements and photographs prove that Sayad had tortured his woman, the court order said.

13 May 2023

Violence against women at alarming levels: HRCM

The most common form of domestic violence was committed by the spouse

17 July 2023

Man remanded till trial end for assaulting woman in Madaveli

Some people present at the spot where the woman was assaulted did not stop the attack or intervene but went on video graphing it.

23 March 2023

Evicted family: Authorities slammed for no action against man

"Two innocent little children are not getting any legal protection in parental cases," said one of the commenters.

10 April 2023

Cases of children abusing parents rise

Cases of attack with objects such as knives and chairs have also been registered with the police.

16 May 2023