Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) refers to the news report "These women deserve their husbands" (The Sun, 8 April 2002). WAO strongly opposes the claim by Tan Sri Mahadevan that women chose to stay in an abusive relationship because they deserve…
3R Day In celebration of International Women's Day, 3R (Respect, Relax and Respond) presents 3R Day. This event is co-organised by Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) and All Women's Action Society (AWAM) and supported by the Women and Family Development Ministry. Main sponsors…
3R Day, International Women's Day Celebrations 9th March 2002 Kenyataan Akhbar Bersama oleh Pertubuhan Pertolongan Wanita (WAO) & Persatuan Pergerakan Wanita (AWAM), Hari 3R, Sambutan Hari Wanita Sedunia - 9 Mac 2002 Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) and All Women's Action…
WAC Press Statement The Suspension of MP Fong Poh Kuan and Gender Discrimination in The Parliament 25 January 2002 Women's Agenda for Change (WAC) is gravely disappointed with the harsh response meted out to Member of Parliament, Y.B. Fong Poh…
WAO's Message on International Human Rights Day 10 December 2001 Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) is marking the International Human Rights Day on December 10th, by calling upon the Malaysian government and public to uphold women's right to live a life…
Kenyataan Akhbar - Poligami Untuk Lelaki Bukan Islam WAO is appalled at the call by the People's Progressive Party (PPP) Youth Chief T. Murugiah to introduce polygamy to non-Muslim men as it is chauvinistic, non-progressive and completely unrelated to the…
HIV/AIDS Prevention for Women from a Gender Perspective On 13 November 2001, the Johor State government stated its intention to enforce pre-marriage HIV tests on muslim couples. At the Special Briefing on "Testing is NOT Prevention" held by the Malaysian AIDS Council…
Address by WAO Executive Director Launch of WAO's 16 Days Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign 25 November - 10 December I stand here today not only as a representative of WAO but also as a woman. As a daughter, sister,…
Daisy Petals "He loves me" "He loves me not" "He loves me" "He loves me not" The plucking of daisy petals sometimes means a lot more than a romantic gesture of uncertainty. Many women face the fear of not knowing…
Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) applauds the Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Dr. Mahatir Mohammad, for his commitment to end discrimination against women, by his move to incorporate "sex" into Article 8(2) of the Federal Constitution. The Federal Constitution is the supreme…
