We Pledge to promote gender equality and create a safe community (Komuniti Selamat) in the workplace.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

The 17 SDGs are integrated—they recognise that action in one area will affect outcomes in others, and that development must balance social, economic and environmental sustainability. Source: Sustainable Development Goals | United Nations Development Programme (undp.org)

At Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO), we are committed to all SDGs, specifically SDG 5 on Gender Equality — to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

• Safe spaces for women and girls free from violence and discrimination
• Women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making
• Safe spaces in the workplace created through effective and implemented policies
• The elimination of gender stereotypes, toxic masculinity, and harmful practices
• Children growing up in healthy and safe homes
• New parents entitled to adequate parental and maternal leave and support
• Equal pay for equal work across all industries and levels

RM3,000 contribution to WAO for one year will go towards providing  24-hour services for domestic violence care in the form of:

• Social work and Case Management
• Crisis Hotline support
• Shelter Services
• Research and Public Policy Reform
• Economic and Emotional Resilience Programmes for Single Mums
• Psychosocial support for survivors of domestic violence
• Kids Circle and Educare Programmes
• Community Outreach

• 1-hour brown bag talk (1 year validity)
• Potential collaboration for a CSR engagement (sourcing for essential items / fundraiser)
• 3-hour coaching session for Human Resources team (HR)

WePledge Kit

• WePledge Certificate for Contributors
• WAO Digital Booklet (What it means to pledge gender equality in the workplace, little tips on how to promote a healthy work environment)