The Whistleblower Protection Unit was instituted by Maldives statute 16/2019 (Whistleblower Protection Act). This is an independent unit within the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives.

Main responsibilities of Whistleblower Protection Unit are;

Ensuring rights of whistleblowers are honored as per the Whistleblower Protection Act, forwarding complaints to the relevant authorities, and investigating complaints filed with the Whistleblower Protection Unit.

Law:

• Statute 16/2019 (Whistleblower Protection Act) (Dhivehi)

Regulations:

• Administrative regulation of Whistleblower Protection Unit (Dhivehi)
• Administrative regulation of Whistleblower Protection Unit (First amendment) (Dhivehi)
• Administrative regulation of Whistleblower Protection Unit (Second amendment) (Dhivehi)
• Regulation on, receiving, investigating and anonymously submitting information to Whistleblower Protection Unit (Dhivehi)

Circular:

• Circulars on the establishment of internal whistleblower protection mechanisms in all state agencies with respect to Whistleblower Protection Act (08 November 2021) (Dhivehi)

Guideline:

• Guideline for the establishment of internal whistleblower protection mechanisms in all state agencies and the investigation of complaints addressed to them (Dhivehi)

Lodging complaints:

Complaints can be directed to the Unit anonymously in accordance with the Whistleblower Protection Act of the Maldives. If you need additional information about your complaint or want the Unit to contact you for additional information, please provide your name, email address, and phone number.

When you lodge a complaint, disclose all information you have regarding the case including information on the individuals who engaged in an act of improper conduct specified in Article 3 of the Whistleblower Protection Act, information on the individuals who may have been aware of the improper conduct, and the date and time period of the improper conduct.

• Complaints form (Dhivehi)