In talks to establish shelters for victims of domestic violence, child abuse: Gender Min

Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services Aishath Mohamed Didi on Sunday confirmed that discussions to establish shelters as a measure to address the possibility of increased domestic violence were ongoing.

The statement was made in consideration of the current Health Protection Agency (HPA) curfew and state advised self-isolation measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic, that may presumably 'lock-in' victims with their abusers.