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![An action shot of a Ifa, wearing a vibrant red Maldives jersey with the number 12, energetically celebrating during a game.](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_1_1_0.png?itok=kdZQBgOS)
Courtside Dreams - Breaking New Ground in Maldivian Basketball
From casual games to national acclaim, uncover Ifa’s inspiring journey in basketball. Her story is a vivid tale of transformation, where passion... Read more
![Discover the transformative 'Enmena Engey Bodu Sirru' project, a collaboration between UNFPA Maldives, Soneva Namoona, and Zero Waste Maldives. A group of ladies from the session at B. Kudarikilu holding up menstrual cups while posing for the picture](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_1_3.png?itok=j6btBfmi)
A Sustainable Cycle - How Enmena Engey Bodu Sirru is Transforming Menstrual Health and Environmental Responsibility
Enmena Engey Bodu Sirru is a joint initiative of UNFPA Maldives, Soneva Namoona and Zero Waste Maldives, aiming to redefine the discourse around... Read more
![Explore Shaliya’s inspiring football and futsal journey - a testament to passion, resilience and breaking barriers in women’s sports. An action shot of Shaliya kicking the football.](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_1_2.png?itok=zQv1I5s4)
“Born to Do This” - A Futsal Journey Marked by Passion, Persistence and Triumph
Explore Shaliya’s inspiring football and futsal journey - a testament to passion, resilience and breaking barriers in women’s sports.
![Discover the transformative 'Enmena Engey Bodu Sirru' project, a collaboration between UNFPA Maldives, Soneva Namoona, and Zero Waste Maldives. Enmena Engey Bodu Sirru Session at B. Dharavandhoo, 2023 © Soneva Namoona](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_2.png?itok=Ru3KAZf2)
Enmena Engey Bodu Sirru - Bridging Menstrual Health, Sustainability and Community Engagement
Discover the transformative 'Enmena Engey Bodu Sirru' project, a collaboration between UNFPA Maldives, Soneva Namoona, and Zero Waste... Read more
![Kunle Adeniyi, UNFPA Country Director in Maldives and the Representative for Sri Lanka.](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/kunle_news.png?itok=dPufTdQo)
Investing in Every Age Begins at Childbirth
Dive into the challenges of gender disparities, youth unemployment, and population ageing in the Maldives. This compelling Op-Ed by UNFPA Maldives... Read more
![Participants of the GBV law review workshop](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_1_1.png?itok=Y6KnziyU)
From Paper to Practice - Reviewing Gender-Based Violence Legislations in the Maldives
In the crossroads of law and society, UNFPA Maldives brings to light a crucial dialogue, examining the efficacy of Gender-Based Violence related... Read more
![Participants of the Voluntary National Survey](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/artboard_1_0.png?itok=WJcznY0P)
Voluntary National Survey - The Impact of Collective Voices in Shaping Population and Development Goals
Bringing together key decision-makers, UNFPA Maldives and the Maldives Bureau of Statistics recently hosted the UN ESCAP’s voluntary national survey... Read more
![Partners and UN Family posing in front of MTCC Bus](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/rsz_1_4.jpeg?itok=Va4oqmD0)
Wheels on the bus go orange - End Sexual Harassment Now!
For the first time, UN in the Maldives focussed attention to making the public transport safe and free from sexual harassment. To commemorate the 16... Read more
![UNFPA, VCSA and High School students who participated in the event](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/rsz_1_3.jpg?itok=KsRMD6JV)
A world of 8 Billion: It’s time to find the solutions
On the 19th of November students from Villa International High School and Billabong International High School Students came together at Villa College... Read more
![The President Ibrahim M. Solih speaks to the press on the day Census is launched](https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/1_2_6.jpg?itok=xaZpUmhq)
Knock Knock, It’s Census 2022 !
In September 2022, the population and housing census took place in Maldives. The largest enumeration exercise reaching every single person, Maldivian... Read more