11 June 2024

Play Power

This publication, produced by UNICEF Maldives, has been developed to commemorate the first annual International Day of Play. The toolkit focuses on promoting play as a vital component of development, providing practical ideas for play, and explaining how play contributes to children's cognitive, emotional, and soc...
28 February 2023

UNICEF Maldives' 8 Flagships (2022 - 2026)

UNICEF Maldives' 8 flagship programmes aims to create a Maldives fit for children, and children fit for Maldives. A Maldives fit for children promotes survival, development, and well-being of all children irrespective of where they live or level of income. Children fit for Maldives are those that achieve their phy...
09 June 2022

Maldives First Couple joins UNICEF and partners to launch positive parenting programme

On June 1 st , 2022, UNICEF Maldives in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services launched the Joint Positive Parenting Programme (JPPP) at an event graced by the President of Maldives, H. E. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and the First Lady Madam Fazna Ahmed, signifyin...
02 June 2022

Government and UNICEF launches Joint Positive Parenting Program

Male’, 01 June 2022 – Today, H. E the President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Madam Fazna Ahmed attended the launch of the Joint Positive Parenting Program (JPPP) held at Child Development Center (CDC), Hulhumale’ Hospital, and attended by parents, government officials and UNICEF. The joint program, led by ...
30 August 2020

7 ways employers can support working parents during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak - ދިވެހި ބަހުން

The Dhivehi translation of '7 ways employers can support working parents during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak' The document covers the following areas in Dhivehi. Assess whether current workplace policies effectively support families Grant flexible work arrangements Support parents with safe, accessi...
30 August 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) parenting tips - ދިވެހި ބަހުން

The Dhivehi translation of 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) parenting tips' The document covers the following areas in Dhivehi. One-on-one time during COVID-19 Keeping it positive during the coronavirus outbreak Get structured  Bad behaviour Keep calm and manage stress from COVID-19 Talking about COVID-19
03 April 2020

How to talk to your child about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - ދިވެހި ބަހުން

The Dhivehi translation of how to talk to your child about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The document covers the following areas in Dhivehi. Ask open questions and listen Be honest: explain the truth in a child-friendly way Show them how to protect themselves and their friends Offer reassurance Check if the...
30 March 2020

Greater support needed for working families as COVID-19 takes hold – UNICEF and ILO

Download the preliminary technical note from UNICEF, ILO and UN Women on family-friendly policies and other good workplace practices in the context of COVID-19 here NEW YORK, 30 March 2020 – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its exponential growth, it is essential to support working families to minimize negativ...
26 March 2020

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): What parents should know - ދިވެހި ބަހުން

The Dhivehi translation of what parents should know about Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) so that you may know how to protect yourself and your children. The document covers the following areas in Dhivehi. What is a ‘novel’ coronavirus? COVID-19 has been described as a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Wha...