Stop the Intimidation of Maria Chin Abdullah The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) strongly condemns the sentence given by the Federal Territory Syariah High Court to Maria Chin Abdullah, Petaling Jaya Member of Parliament, of seven days in…
We must improve maternal, sexual, and reproductive health rights in Malaysia On International Women’s Day 2022, we jointly call for progressive steps to improve maternal, sexual, and reproductive health of women for all residents of Malaysia. Women’s health is a prime…
The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) is outraged by attempts to undermine the will of voters, and demands for fresh elections in order to protect our democracy. In GE14, Malaysians voted for reforms as promised in the Harapan…
Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Deputy, Hannah Yeoh told girls to smash the glass ceiling and not let anyone hinder them from achieving their dream. She shared this advice with a group of girls at the #dreamBIG…
The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) condemns in the strongest terms the death threats made against Seri Delima Assemblyperson Syerleena Abdul Rashid. JAG recalls similar threats made in the past, notably against former BERSIH 2.0 chair and current…
Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) menyeru kepada Pakatan Harapan untuk memastikan terdapat minima 30 peratus perwakilan wanita di dalam Kabinet, dan melaksanakan pembaharuan perundangan dan institusi untuk mempromosi kesamarataan gender. Pakatan Harapan telah berjanji di dalam manifesto mereka,…
The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) calls on Pakatan Harapan to ensure a minimum of 30 percent women’s representation in Cabinet and to reform laws and institutions to promote gender equality. Pakatan Harapan had promised in their manifesto…
Our right to enter Parliament is in danger. But it’s not from security threats or drastic policy changes — it’s from arbitrary bureaucratic rules. Seemingly minor rules make it harder for Malaysians, especially women, to enter Parliament. This may not…
Joint Action Group For Gender Equality (JAG) Press Statement for 10th May 2015 For more information, contact: Kristine Yap at kristine.wao@gmail.com Finally, the wait is over and the winners have been announced and crowned at the Fourth AiyohWatLah! Awards. The awards…
Joint Action Group For Gender Equality (JAG) Press Statement, 28 April 2015 Photo credit: Empower Malaysia For more information: Kristine Yap, kristine.wao@gmail.com / +603 7957 5636 Executive Director of EMPOWER and chair of BERSIH 2.0 Maria Chin Abdullah has been…
