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:
1,370 cases were reported by adults
41 cases were reported by children
389 cases were reported anonymously
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— Ministry of Social and Family Development (@MSFDmv) October 28, 2025
The most frequently reported issue was child neglect, with 32 cases, most involving girls. This was followed by:
23 cases of sexual abuse
19 cases of physical abuse
11 cases of psychological abuse
7 cases of abuse in the presence of children
4 cases of bullying
2 cases of blackmail
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.