Category: Resources
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The Human Rights Reality of Queer and Religiously Diverse Maldivians (Results of the 2025 Survey on the Experiences of Queer and Religiously Diverse Maldivians)
The 2025 Laadheenee.com Survey on the Experiences of Queer and Religiously Diverse Maldivians reveals a pervasive gap between formal narratives of tolerance associated with the Maldives’ international image as welcoming tourist destination and the everyday realities experienced by queer and religiously diverse Maldivians. Respondents report widespread fear, routine concealment of identity and frequent experiences of discrimination,…
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Survey on the Experiences of Queer and Religiously Diverse Maldivians
UPDATE – Results are now live at The Human Rights Reality of Queer and Religiously Diverse Maldivians (Results of the 2025 Survey on the Experiences of Queer and Religiously Diverse Maldivians) The survey is now closed. Thanks to all of you who participated. We invite you to take part in this anonymous and secure survey to share your…
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Maldivian Press Translations – “Rusthum has admitted in court to blaspheming against Islam, the Prophet, and Allah the most holy” (11th May 2022 from Mihaaru News)
Translation of news article written by Mihaaru Reporter Niumathullah Idhurees on 11th May 2022. https://mihaaru.com/news/107970 https://web.archive.org/web/20220514144026/https://mihaaru.com/news/107970 Note: This translation does not reflect the views of laadheenee.com and is posted here to provide a more accessible English translation of the news article, and also to act as a resource on how the Maldivian press reports on…
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41 True Facts About The Maldives by Havaadhuli Banas
First published in The Laadheenee Digest #02 There is no freedom of conscience/ belief/thought/religion. National sport is driving around on motorbikes. There are no political parties that support minority rights. Islam is a mandatory subject from grade 1 to 12. If you are a local it is easier to get heroin than it is to…
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Laadheenee Challenges by Hoonu Mas Roshi
First published in The Laadheenee Digest #02 Maumoon’s Legacy “100% Muslim” rhetoric. Creates a false reality where the majority of the population believes in this impossible statistic. No two humans can share the same beliefs 100%. How can an entire country. Loss of cultural identity. Maldivians have no idea what their cultre is. Official sources…
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Advice for Laadheenee Activists by Burakashi
First published in The Laadheenee Digest #02 Trust no one. Not your family. Not your friends. Be aware of Maldivian geography. There is nowhere for you to run. Do not underestimate the power of gossip. Express your ideas for people who want to listen. Don’t limit your audience to extremists who hate your guts. Write…
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