President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially inaugurated the Juvenile Justice Unit, Halfway House in Hoarafushi during his two-day visit to HA. Atoll.

At a ceremony held today, the President, accompanied by Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihsan, hoisted the flag and inspected the facility. The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) was awarded the project in October 2022 and completed the construction.

The Hoarafushi Halfway House is the first juvenile rehabilitation centre established in the atolls and will be managed by the Department of Juvenile Justice under the Ministry of Homeland Security. This initiative aims to support young offenders in their reintegration into society.