FPA Unveils 2nd Quarterly Report: Domestic Abuse Cases Decline

MV+ News Desk | August 22, 2023

The Family Protection Authority (FPA) has brought to light its second quarterly report for the year 2023, encompassing the period from the start of April to the end of June, showing a decline in the number of domestic abuse cases compared to the previous quarter.

The report casts a spotlight on the alarming issue of domestic abuse within the Maldives, shedding light on both the prevalence of cases and the efforts to address this pressing concern.

During the specified time frame, the FPA received a total of 164 cases of domestic abuse. The previous quarter has a reported amount of 192 cases.

These cases were reported through various channels, with the breakdown revealing that 3 cases were directly reported to the FPA, 46 were reported by the Maldives Police Services, 100 were brought to light by the Ministry of Gender, Family, and Social Services, and 15 were conveyed by health institutes.

Geographically, the majority of domestic abuse cases originated in the Greater Male’ Region, accounting for 93 instances, followed by Fuvahmulah City at 13 cases and B. Atoll with 11 cases.

The impact of these incidents on individuals is considerable, with a total of 190 people affected by domestic abuse. This number includes 135 females, 41 males, and 14 cases where the gender remains unknown.

A closer analysis of the age distribution of those subjected to domestic abuse reveals that among individuals above the age of 18, 117 cases were recorded. This figure comprises 102 females and 15 males. 

For those under the age of 18, the report highlights a total of 72 cases, including 32 females, 26 males, and 14 cases where the gender could not be ascertained.

In terms of the nature of abuse suffered, the report underscores mental abuse as the most commonly reported type, accounting for 119 cases. Physical abuse followed closely with 94 cases, and threats was reported in 74 instances.

The report also delves into the dynamics between abusers and the abused, revealing that 75 cases stemmed from parents, 77 from husbands or wives, and 35 from other relatives.

A shift emerges when comparing the second-quarter figures to those of the first quarter. Notably, the number of reported domestic abuse cases during the second quarter has shown a decrease, indicating a potential positive shift in the ongoing efforts to address this critical issue.

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