Maldives opens workplace child-care facility to support working parents
New initiative aims to help women balance work and family responsibilities while fostering inclusive employment practices
MALE, Maldives — Maldives has opened a workplace-based child-care facility to support working parents and promote gender equality, as part of a broader effort to create more inclusive employment environments.
The child-care space, launched by the Ministry of Social and Family Development, is designed to help employees — particularly women — balance professional responsibilities with caregiving duties. Officials say the facility is expected to improve employee well-being, boost productivity, and enhance job satisfaction by providing peace of mind that children are being cared for nearby.
The initiative encourages greater consistency in workplace attendance and contributes to a more supportive office culture, the Ministry said. It also serves as a strategic tool for employers seeking to recruit and retain qualified talent, especially female employees who often face barriers balancing career and family.
Authorities emphasized that integrating child-care into the workplace is a step toward institutional gender equality. The facility reflects a national effort to strengthen gender mainstreaming at the administrative level and expand equal opportunities for women across all sectors.
The program aligns with ongoing policies aimed at advancing women’s empowerment and promoting shared responsibility between government and private employers in building a more equitable labor system.
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