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“People are trying to keep their daughters inside”, Hasna 24 years old
I come from Addu, the southernmost island of Maldives, which is also the second largest populated Atoll after Male’. We live a very simple life and we don’t have the same opportunities as people who... Read more
“I am a Peacebuilder”, Hoodh 25 years old
I am from the south of Maldives. Like me, every year many young Maldivians leave their islands and move to Male’ city where they experience an abrupt disconnection from their islands’ sense of... Read more
“My friend’s story inspired me to become a reproductive health educator”, Azlifa 26 years old
I live in Male’ but, because my family is originally from Baa Dhonfanu, I often went there during school holidays. In one of those visits I noticed that my friend’s behavior had changed: she was... Read more
Coffee Talk - How UNFPA created a youth friendly environment for SRH
As the construction work sites spread throughout the already densely populated city of Male’, these days the capital of Maldives, known for its mosques and colorful buildings, became noisier.... Read more
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,... Read more
Harnessing the potential of Big Data for Sustainable Development
Roughly every 10 years’ countries start a new cycle in documenting population dynamics. Through Census data collection we get to know how many we are, who we are and where do we live whilst the... Read more
Siththaa – Now I know!
My parents never acknowledged that Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) existed or that their children might be sexually active. My school wasn't... Read more
“The Talk”: How I found a Safe Space
This is a story from a 19 year old male on his experience of the UNFPA supported Safe Space events for young people. These events provide opportunity... Read more
UNFPA mourns the passing away of Executive Director Dr Babatunde Osotimehin
With profound sadness, UNFPA announces that its Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, has passed away.
Bold Action for Bold Girls with Bold Dreams
#BeBoldForChange In Maldives, the proportion of women in policy making is low and young people’s voices are rarely recognized. A few young women in the Maldives have been fortunate to excel in... Read more