UNFPA Maldives

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Friends with knowledge
“I want to give back what I learnt to those who need it most; I want to make a difference,” says Inas Rasheed, a peer educator already engaged in outreach activities at the islands via the Youth Health Café. “I hope that we all can create such opportunit
Propagating innovative approaches for climate action in Maldives
The first of its kind, project Cupvert brought relevant partners together who reached beyond their respective niches and combined their comparative advantages. UNFPA Maldives convened environment activists, reproductive health educators, and the tourism s
State of World Population 2018
Breaking the taboo - Maldives’ ‘Youth Champion’ of Reproductive and Sexual Rights
The Power of Volunteerism: community development, Faaiq 22 years old
“Plastic free Maldives: I believe”, Afa 21 years old
“I am a Gender Equality activist”, Axam 24 years old
“People are trying to keep their daughters inside”, Hasna 24 years old
“I am a Peacebuilder” Hoodh, 25 years old
Safe Spaces for Youth - International Youth Day 2018
World Population Day 2018
Coffee Talk - How UNFPA created a youth friendly environment for SRH
In conversation with Country Director to the Maldives
UNFPA Executive Board approves Maldives Country Programme for 2016-2020

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10 April 2019

Unfinished Business: the pursuit of rights and choices for all

The UNFPA Representative in Sri Lanka and Country Director in the Maldives, Ms. Ritsu Nacken, takes a look at what's changed for the better in the Maldives on the occasion of the SWOP 2019 launch. She shares the...

23 October 2018

Youth for Peace: how young Maldivians are contributing to peace and security

UNFPA supports young people’s participation in peace building discussions to enhance their voice and participation in providing solutions to social challenges including peace and security at all levels. They come from all parts of Maldives to attend the 2018 National Youth Advocacy Summit held in Male’. The event is hosted by

18 February 2018

Maldivian Women say #MeToo

Despite the achievements in addressing gender inequalities in the Maldives, situations related to women’s rights have worsened in the past 10 years affecting reproductive health and rights, empowerment and access to the labor market. This is valid in some of the most remote atoll-islands but also in bigger cities like Male’