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1 in 3 women in the Maldives experience violence at some point in their lives

Certain areas of family law in the Maldives put women at a disadvantage

Despite legal protections, many do not report the sexual harassment they face at work

The Child Rights Act grants children various rights in all areas of life

Though women are legally well protected, there are still obstacles to equality in practice

Survivors of sexual violence are granted many protections under the law, but this is often ill-enforced