41 children self-reported abuse in September, says Social Ministry

In September, 41 cases of child abuse were self-reported by children themselves, according to data released by the Ministry of Social and Family Development.

The ministry recorded a total of 241 child-related cases during the month.

Of the 1,770 calls received by the ministry’s reporting channels:

The most frequently reported issue was child neglect, with 32 cases, most involving girls. This was followed by:

Child abuse remains a persistent issue in Maldivian society, with reports of child sexual abuse continuing to rise. Many individuals convicted of such crimes remain incarcerated, and a government website has been launched to provide public access to information about offenders.