Figure 14: Sexual harassment cases lodged to HRCM Details of Sexual Harassment Cases lodged to HRCM from 01st January 2011 to 31st August 2013 Nationality Year Local Male' Atolls Expatriates Average Age of Victims Gender Victim Perpetrator Victim Perpetrator Total no. of Complaints Officer In‐charge 1 Employee Owner 2011 0 1 0 25‐30 1 Female 2 Male 2012 1 0 1 25‐30 2 Females 2 Males 30 ‐46 2 Females 30 ‐46 1 Female 1 Female 2013 2014 1 0 0 1 1 1 Rank Officer 2 Males Domestic Servant Worker Male Teacher 2 Males Junior Staff Head of the Organization Owner (employer) Director school principal Head of the Organization Total 2 2 2 7 Source: Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (2014).Details of Sexual Harassment Cases lodged at HRCM from 01st January 2011 to 31st August 2013 67. It is noteworthy to mention that State is committed to eliminate sexual harassment at workplace by strengthening the development of an internal mechanism at an era where woman are reluctant to come forward to report about this dilemma. However coordinated efforts from the State actors have to be strengthened to overcome the long standing cultural and structural barriers i in the society. In addition, it is also central to intensify advocacy initiatives on sexual harassment in workplace in government institutes and to general public. Recommendations • Take Measures to increase the participation of women in decision making level. • Support and ensure measures to facilitate establishment of childcare facilities. Article 12: Health 68. Maldives has made substantial progress in achieving many of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), such as improving maternal health, and reducing child mortality. Despite the outstanding developments, a Desk Review on Health Sector of Maldives conducted by HRCM in 2009 has made apparent that there were serious challenges in the provision of adequate health care facilities to the people.74 Amongst Page 25 of 35