Right to Sexual and Reproductive Health Education 2016
Foreword
This study assessed the availability and accessibility of Sexual and Reproductive Health
information and education to students, youth and adults of Maldives using a rights‐based
approach. The report is vital for planning and evidence based decision‐making in the area
of sexual and reproductive health education and health care. The report also provides a
rich source of data on the current situation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Education
throughout the Maldives. Further, this report provides essential data which can be used by
decision makers, policy planners, international agencies and the communities for their
future development plans in this area.
I would like to acknowledge the contribution of the various parties who made this research
possible. Specially, the hard work and dedication of current and past members of the
Human Rights Commission the Maldives, Members Naiween Abdulla, Aishath Afreen
Mohamed, the former commission member Dr. Aly Shameem who oversaw the project and
the Research Team, Aishath Maurifa Mohamed, Ahmed Ameen, Ahmed Yamaany and
Fathimath Hussain.
Aminath Eenas
President
Human Rights Commission of the Maldives
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