Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM)

Family entitled compensation for child’s death by medical negligence: Human Rights Commission

May 23, 2022, 18:54

Malé, Maldives - Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) on Monday released the report regarding the death of 6 year old child at Fuvahmulah Hospital in October 2021. The… Continued

Human Rights Commission orders to cease detention of juveniles at Asseyri Prison

October 20, 2021, 15:36

Malé, Maldives - The Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) has stated that the Asseyri Prison is unfit to detain juvenile offenders and ordered the Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) to… Continued

S. Hithadhoo Court orders HRCM to check status of detainees

July 13, 2021, 16:39

Male', Maldives - S. Hithadhoo Magistrate Court orders Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) to check the status of two detainees. S. Hithadhoo Court ordered HRCM to check the status… Continued

HRCM recommends amendments to protect free speech for bill against hate crime

June 26, 2021, 16:03

Malé, Maldives - Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) has recommended amending the bill to criminalize hate crimes to ensure that the right to freedom of expression is protected. The… Continued

HRCM investigates case of children abusing deaf child

June 23, 2021, 15:58

Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) confirmed on Tuesday that an investigation has been launched into a case of abuse involving an 11-year-old deaf boy at Maroshi, Raa Atoll.… Continued

Ruqya to be regulated in Maldives

June 22, 2021, 13:29

Malé, Maldives - The Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) held discussions amongst various authorities of the state to regulate the practice of ruqya in the Maldives, in response to… Continued