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…
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…
"Sex" & Article 8(2) of The Federal Constitution 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…
ARTICLE 8(2) FEDERAL CONSTITUTION WAO refers to the news report "Women Appointed on Merit" (The Sun on Sunday, 27 May 2001) where Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Abdullah Badawi said that there is no need for any ammendment in the Federal…
We, the Asia Pacific NGOs in Kathmandu urge the governments of Nepal, Indonesia and Bangladesh to immediately ratify the United Nations Convention on the Protection of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families as it particularly affords protection for…
Objectives Topics Women’s Realities – Understanding Some Concepts Law & The Legal System Rights as a Tool for Change The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Addressing Violence Against Women As A Human Rights Violation…
March 8 is an occasion commemorated by women's groups around the world as a time for asserting women's political and social rights, for reviewing the progress that women have made, and as a day for celebration. It has its roots…
WAO Voices Concern About the New Women's Affairs Ministry's Stance on Women's "Traditional Roles" WAO welcomes the setting up of the Ministry of Woman's Affairs and the appointment of YB Datuk Shahrizat as the first minister. However the Minster's opening statements…
