We in the Maldives have made remarkable progress on the MDGs, having achieved...

“We in the Maldives have made remarkable progress on the MDGs, having achieved five out of the eight ahead of the deadline. Although we have not achieved three MDGs, we are proud of the work we have done towards achieving them, in particular, on the advancement of women. The country has shown promise in addressing gender equality, especially in the area of health and education. It has nearly achieved universal access to basic healthcare for women and is proud of high literacy rates among boys and girls alike. The Maldives regards improving the socio-economic rights of women as an integral part of national development and a core component of sustainable development.”