ARC strongly condemns the circulation of a video depicting inappropriate sexual behavior among minors on social media platforms. Propagation of inappropriate content of children is not only contradictory to the rights and dignity of the children involved, but also negatively…
ARC calls for stringent child protection measures in travel and tourism, in wake of recent cases of rape of minors
ARC strongly condemns the recent cases of rape of 11 and 16 year olds, with both cases reportedly happening at guesthouses in Male’ City. ARC expresses deep concern with the lack of supervision of guesthouses registered with the Ministry of…
ARC AID program launched to support vulnerable children and families affected by Covid-19
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has launched ARC AID, a special programme to facilitate provision of basic food supplies to children affected by the crisis. While many vulnerable families in the country…
ARC Welcomes the Landmark Decision by the Supreme Court on Cases of Sexual Abuse against Children
ARC welcomes the landmark decision by the Supreme Court, reversing a previous decision by the High Court to dismiss a case of sexual abuse against a minor. The Supreme Court decision also reinstated key parts of Article 47 of the…
ARC holds special event to Celebrate a Decade of Difference
ARC has held a special function, “Celebrating a Decade of Difference” to mark its 10th Anniversary. President Ibrahim Mohamed and First Lady Fazna Ahmed attended the celebrations as guests of honor. The event held at Kurumba Maldives this evening highlighted…
ARC signs Agreement with Ministry of Youth, Sport and Community Empowerment to work in collaboration to protect and promote the rights of children
Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) signed an agreement with Ministry of Youth, Sport and Community Empowerment today, to work collaboratively and engage with communities in the area of promotion and protection of the rights of children. The agreement was…
ARC partners with Maldives Police Service and UNICEF to conduct a sensitization programme on child rights and child protection for police officers
Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has partnered with Maldives Police Service and UNICEF to conduct a series of sensitization programmes for police officers across the country. The first programme held from 20 to 22 February 2020 in Addu City…
ARC welcomes the Child Rights Protection Act (19/2019) which came into effect today
Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) welcomes the Child Rights Protection Act (19/2020) which came into effect today. The Act defines a child as an individual person from conception to attainment of 18 years of age after birth. It ensures…
ARC calls on the government to introduce a mandatory system of substantive background checks for any individual engaged in paid or unpaid child-related work
Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) is deeply concerned about the many allegations of abuse towards children with disabilities that have come to the attention of the public. ARC believes that children with disabilities require special protection measures, as they…
ARC condemns in the strongest terms the recent case of rape of a 2-year old
ARC condemns in the strongest terms the recent case of rape of a 2-year old. ARC remains deeply concerned about the systematic flaws in the child protection system in the country, and that cases of child abuse continue to be…