65. Thinking about the recent parliament elections, and the fact that very few women were elected to Atoll Councils and Island Councils, why do you think this is? [Select from the following list. Do not prompt – more than one answer possible] 70. In what circumstances do you think abortion should be legal? a. b. c. d. YES No RF DK/NA a. No women candidates b. No qualified women candidates c. Men were better qualified that women candidates d. Men do not want to vote for a woman candidate e. Women do not want to vote for a woman candidate f. Lack of family support for candidates g. Lack of societal support for candidates h. Candidates’ lack of funds i. Other [Specify………………………………] j. RF k. DK/NA 66. Do you think that women and men should themselves have the right to decide when to get married and to whom? a. b. c. d. 67. Yes No RF DK/NA Do you think women and men should have ready access to family planning (birth control) measures? a. b. c. d. 68. Yes No RF DK/NA Do you personally know anyone who has had an abortion outside of the conditions allowed in the Maldives “Nuthufaa nathaalumaa Hayyarun Nattuvaalumaa Dharivattaalumaa Behey” Fatwa ? a. b. c. d. 69. Yes No RF DK/NA Do you think that women should have access to safe and legal abortion in accordance to Maldives Islamic Figh Academy’s “Nuthufaa nathaalumaa Hayyarun Nattuvaalumaa Dharivattaalumaa Behey” Fatwa? a. b. c. d. Yes No RF DK/NA 77