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Marriage does not justify abuse, Awam tells IGP
Case involves a minister's son accused of threatening his lover to get an abortion.
Ili Aqilah
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2 months ago
Real threat to morality not in books but systemic issues - Awam
Group pans govt for infantilising M'sians.
Zarrah Morden
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2 months ago
Enhance IPCC's powers and independence - NGO
‘Rising cases of alleged police misconduct casts doubt on IPCC’s effectiveness.’
a year ago
Lack of political will behind long wait for anti-sexual harassment law
One problem is that sexual harassment is only seen as 'women's issue'.
Aidila Razak
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3 years ago
Police need better domestic violence reporting process - Awam
Police play essential role in handling gender-based violence cases.
3 years ago
Awam inks MoU with social workers' group to combat gender violence
They will help those who reach out to Awam's Telenita helpline.
3 years ago
Hundreds of testimonies reveal patterns of abuse in schools
Awam renews its call for zero tolerance against sexual harassment.
3 years ago
Period spot checks: Awam calls for clarity on punitive action, survivor redress
Ministry's circular doesn't specify types of penalties, rehabilitative actions.
Martin Vengadesan
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3 years ago
Wan Fayhsal responsive to Awam's 'more diversity in key posts' suggestion
It is not just men vs women… diversity in religion, and so on, that will add value to our work, the deputy minister says.
4 years ago
Awam: Institutional change, diversity needed to fight sexual harassment in sports
It points out that the National Sports Council is primarily made up of middle-aged men.
4 years ago
'Rape joke' in class not isolated case, Awam shares study of 275 survivors
UPDATED 9.15PM | NGO's analysis finds 125 cases involved period spot checks, 108 were bullying and 88 were sexual harassment.
4 years ago
Advocacy groups urge deadline as sexual harassment bill delayed again
For more than two decades, civil society groups have been pushing for laws to specifically deal with sexual harassment.
Fion Yap
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4 years ago
Awam urges govt to table Sexual Harassment Bill next month as scheduled
There’s an urgent need to do so as sexual harassment cases become more rampant with the advance of technology.
Fion Yap
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4 years ago
Awam: Increasing reports of rape, domestic violence during MCO
Rights group urges vigilance, education, enforcement and legislation to curb the growing trend.
Martin Vengadesan, Zikri Kamarulzaman
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5 years ago
Let’s continue our agenda of reform and progress, especially with women’s rights
LETTER | We call on all political parties to actively choose to challenge gender and other stereotypes, fight gender bias, discrimination and celebrate women's achievements.
Awam
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5 years ago
Awam: Cops laughed at sexual harassment complaints
This and other factors are allowing perpetrators to get away, says the rights group.
6 years ago
The violence against women in Malaysia
LETTER | When we speak of human rights, we talk of granting all humans equal dignity and worth.
All Women’s Action Society (Awam)
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7 years ago