49. According to anecdotal evidence most families from islands are hesitant to send girls to live away from home for educational purposes (most tertiary facilities are in Male’ and at regional level); for the fear of them being subjected to sexual advances and involuntary domestic servitude by host families.31 Similarly, at the island level there is an expectation from young men to earn a living and women in general to take a more home basedrole.32 It is common for females who complete grade 10 at the atoll level to remain inactive or struggle to find employment due to limited employment choices available.33Moreover, the increase in religious conservatism also limits women’s mobility. 50. School based Technical, Vocational, and Education programs are integrated in the national curriculum framework and a policy guide on conduct of these courses need to take effect. In the year 2013, 301 students obtained vocational certificates from 77 courses conducted in 18 schools (from a total of 325 schools which includes both government and community schools).34 The reasons for such low level of conduct of vocational courses include limitation of resources, capacity and institutional mechanisms to oversee the progress.35 Data from Department of Planning (DNP) and Technical and Vocational Education Authority reveal that enrolment of females in the vocational courses remains significantly low during this period. Limited access to vocational and technical training along with the need to migrate to another island or Male’ remains as a barrier for most women.36 Also, the pursuit of vocational training and skills are considered as inferior to pursing an academic degree since white‐collar jobs are considered by general population.37 Figure 7: Student Enrolment in Technical Education STUDENT ENROLMENT IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION, 2010 ‐ 2012 Male Female YEAR 2010 294 1 2011 783 2 561 0 2012 Source: Department of Planning (2013). Statistical Year Book of Maldives 2013. Retrieved on December 10th 2014 from http://planning.gov.mv/yearbook2013/yearbook.html Figure 8: Courses conducted by Technical and Vocational Education Authority Courses conducted by Technical and TOTAL Vocational Education Authority : TVET training level program statistics ( national certificates Male Female awarded)2013 3 361 4 Electrician IT Technician 2 45 5 Automotive Maintenance 1 46 0 Page 17 of 35