President of the Maldives H.E. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has today launched the “Maldives Olympic Committee (MOC) Child Safeguarding Policy” developed by the Maldives Olympic Committee in partnership with Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC). The policy was launched at a…
Maldives Olympic Committee (MOC) in partnership with Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) launches Child Safeguarding Policy
Advocating the Rights of children (ARC) held its 10th Annual General Meeting today.
During the meeting, held at ARC Office, ARC’s Executive Committee Member Muruthala Moosa presented the Minutes of the 9th Annual General Meeting, as well as the Annual Report and Audit Report of 2019, which were voted on and approved by…
Announcement for ARC’s 10th Annual General Meeting
Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) wishes to inform that the organization’s 10th Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 29th March 2022 at 17:00 hrs at ARC office. All registered members of ARC are invited to attend the…
ARC donates Hospital Beds to bedridden Students across the Maldives on the Occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
ARC donates 20 hospital beds for children with disabilities, as part of the events held to celebrate this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The hospital beds were handed over by ARC to the Ministry of Education today, to…
ARC celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC), in partnership with Futtaru Ufaa and Beach Club, held a special event at Hulhumale’ beach to mark this year’s International Day of Disabled Persons. Over 50 children from Beautiful Eyes Down Syndrome Association, Care…
FAM & ARC Conducts Orientation Programme on FAM Child Safeguarding Policy for FAM Staff
ARC in association with FAM, conducts an orientation programme on FAM Child Safeguarding Policy on for staff members of FAM. The Orientation Programme conducted in two sessions at Galolhu Stadium, were attended by more than 38 participants representing all the…
ARC Launches Educational Storybook to Empower Children against Abuse
Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has today launched a child-friendly educational storybook titled ‘Boss of My Body’ to mark the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse. This book, developed in partnership with UNICEF Maldives, was formally launched by…
ARC calls on the State to prioritize safety and wellbeing of children living under State Care at Fiyavathi Shelter
ARC expresses deep concern regarding recent events at Fiyavathi Shelter, which houses children under State Care who are below 13 years. The incidents that occured on 17th September 2021, where children were seen unsupervised on the roof of the Shelter…
Football Association of Maldives (FAM) in partnership with Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) kick-starts orientations for child safeguarding focal points at clubs and academies
Football Association of Maldives (FAM) and Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has kick-started orientations for child safeguarding focal points at clubs and academies. The orientation programme highlighted the five principles of child safeguarding in football and provided guidance to…
Football Association of Maldives (FAM) in partnership with Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) launches “FAM Child Safeguarding Policy”

Football Association of Maldives (FAM) in partnership with Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has launched the “FAM Child Safeguarding Policy” today. The policy was launched by First Lady, H.E. Fazna Ahmed, at a special ceremony held at the National…