Transparency Maldives

Press Statement: Concerns regarding restrictions on civic space, press freedom and due process
Transparency Maldives expresses serious concern over the recent imprisonment of journalists, restrictions on media coverage, and limitations placed on peaceful assembly and civic expression.

These developments reflect a broader narrowing of civic space in the Maldives and risk creating a chilling effect on public participation and democratic freedoms.

We call on relevant authorities to uphold constitutional protections, ensure due process and fair trial guarantees, and respect the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and press freedom in line with the Constitution and international human rights obligations.

Download the full statement on our website linked below: https://transparency.mv/publications/press-statement-escalating-assault-on-civic-freedoms-from-press-intimidation-to-imprisonment/

📢Re-Announcement— Request for
Proposals:
Consultant to Conduct Nationwide Research on Sexual Corruption in the Maldives
Apply by 4pm on 17 May 2026.
https://transparency.mv/rfps/request-for-proposals-re-announcement-consultant-to-conduct-nationwide-research-on-s*xual-corruption-in-the-maldives/

Not all abuse of power looks the same.
 
Understanding the difference is the first step to recognizing it and challenging it.
 

Join us in celebrating International Labour Day. We are hosting a Migrant Workers Wellbeing Camp in Thilafushi this Friday to provide accessible support and information, and to promote the rights and wellbeing of migrant workers.

Services available include free health check-ups, legal advice, and awareness on rights.

🗓 1 May 2026
🕓 4:30pm – 7:00pm
📍 Football Stadium, near Supreme Mart, Thilafushi

We thank for being our venue partner

Villa College Law Society
Villa College
Maldivian Red Crescent - Malé City
Mission for Migrant Workers Maldives
Bharat Club
Human Rights Commission of the Maldives