Susulan rancangan yang lepas mengenai Undang-undang Hudud dan Qisas Terengganu dan kesannya ke atas wanita, Pertubuhan Pertolongan Wanita (WAO) telah turun ke padang untuk meninjau pendapat wanita tentang pelaksanaan undang-undang tersebut. Nampaknya Terengganu berjaya meluluskan Enakmen Kesalahan Jenayah Syariah (Hudud…
HUDUD IN TERENGGANU - A LAW TO PROTECT RAPISTS The Hudud Bill drafted by the Terengganu state government constitutes a gross violation of the principles of justice and equality in Islam. Under this Bill, a woman who reports she has…
If a woman is not able to get 4 just men to testify that they witnessed the rape of her body, she will not be able to prove that she was raped. Instead, she will be subject to 80 lashes…
Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) refers to the news report "Police to set up one-stop centres for rape victims" (New Straits Times, 24 Mary 2002). WAO commends the police's efforts and commitment in protecting the welfare of violence and sexual assault…
Incest has once again captured public attention with the recent media highlight. The sad and brutal murder of Norshakila, a six-year-old girl, whose nude body was found in a drain in an abandoned housing estate in Ampang (New Straits Times,…
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…
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,…
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…
