NGOs urge government to address hate speech, foster social harmony

Local NGOs Family Legal Clinic, Transparency Maldives and Hope for Women, together on Wednesday, called on the government to establish social cohesion, address polarization and abolish hate speech.

Addressing recent criticism directed at local NGOs and calls for disbandment over misinterpretations and differing viewpoints, the collective advocated for dialogue, and for leadership to foster will to seek truth in all matters of concern.