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RECOMMENDATION
Create an environment of freedom of the media and encourage media outlets to project positive images of women and of the equal status and responsibilities of women and men in the private and public spheres
Recommendation No: 141.86
Recommendation Year: 2015
Recommendation Text: Create an environment of freedom of the media and encourage media outlets to project positive images of women and of the equal status and responsibilities of women and men in the private and public spheres
Convention/Treaty Body: Universal Periodic Review
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Stakeholders
Ministry of Gender, Family & Social Services (MoGFSS) | Maldives Broadcasting Commission (MBC) | Maldives Media Council (MMC)
Relevant Articles of the Constitution
17A - Everyone is entitled to the rights and freedoms included in this Chapter without discrimination of any kind, including race, national origin, colour, sex, age, mental or physical disability, political or other opinion, property, birth or other status, or native island.
17B - Special assistance or protection to disadvantaged individuals or groups, or to groups requiring special social assistance, as provided in law shall not be deemed to be discrimination, as provided for in article (a).
28 - Everyone has the right to freedom of the press, and other means of communication, including the right to espouse, disseminate and publish news, information, views and ideas. No person shall be compelled to disclose the source of any information that is espoused, disseminated or published by that person.
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Related SDGs
GOAL 05
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