Drop Investigations Against Maryam; Nurture Women’s Voices
The All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) is alarmed that activist Maryam Lee is being investigated by the Selangor State Islamic Department (JAIS) under Section 10 (a) of the Syariah Criminal Enactment (Selangor) 1995, which criminalises “any person who by words which are capable of being heard or read or by drawings, marks or other forms […]
In Conference: Emotional and Mental Abuse in Survivors of Domestic Violence
Date: 24 October 2019 Attended by Purani Mogan Our Program Officer attended a meeting with the Ministry of Women (KPWKM) to examine and brainstorm ideas on dealing with the mental health aspects of Domestic Violence, particularly on emotional and mental abuse. During the session, a testimony by a survivor mentioned “DVA (the Domestic Violence Act) […]
In Conference with Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM)
Date: 22 October 2019 Attended by Purani Mogan The conference was organized by Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) at held at one of their facilities in Kajang. Representatives from Kuala Lumpur General Hospital (particularly from their OSCC unit – One-Stop Crisis Centre), the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), Women’s Aid Organization (WAO), and Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor […]
Budget 2020: Paving the Way Forward For Women
the All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) applauds the 2020 federal budget aimed at stimulating the economy, generating growth and improving the quality of life for Malaysians, but especially the poor. “It is clear that the government has put a lot of thought and consideration into the allocation of funds, and it is most heartening to […]
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