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The human rights watchdog has urged the public and media to protect victims’ privacy as police investigate allegations of sexual abuse involving a young woman and children on a southern island.
Mariyam Adheela
Dr Aishath Rameela, President of the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) -- Photo: HRCM
Male’, Maldives: The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has called for greater protection of victims’ privacy following allegations of sexual abuse involving a young woman and children on an island in the southern Maldives.
In a social media statement, HRCM urged the public and media outlets not to share personal information or photographs that could expose the victims’ identities, undermine their dignity or put them at risk of further harm.
The commission’s appeal comes amid reports and discussions about the case circulating on social media. It stressed the importance of handling information responsibly to safeguard those affected.
HRCM has also called on the relevant authorities to investigate the case promptly and ensure that those found responsible are brought before the courts.
The Maldives Police Service has reportedly begun investigating the allegations, which emerged on an island under its Upper South Police Division.
