Abortion in Malaysia
On 13 February 2011, an article in the New Straits Times (“Is abortion the answer?”) highlighted a fact which is little-known but ought not to be. Abortion is not illegal in Malaysia. Section 312 of the Penal Code states that…
Urgent Appeal from International Civil Society: International Community Must Ensure Rights of Egyptians are Upheld
We, civil society organizations from across the world, strongly urge all governments, as well as regional and international organizations, to clearly and unequivocally denounce the ongoing violent crackdown against the public protests and demands for democratic reform and government accountability…
Reject Internet Censorship; Repeal the PPPA and Sedition Act
Initiated by Centre for Independent Journalism Malaysia " Dear WAO Friends, We began the year by endorsing a press statement initiated by the Centre for Independent Journalism Malaysia to reject any attempt to censor the Internet by the government. The…
Stand Up Against Hatred and Threats Against LGBT
Joint Action Group For Gender Equality (JAG) is greatly concerned with recent announcement in Star (Dec 29) that the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) intends to take action against Azwan Ismail for posting a video on YouTube entitled “I'm…
Seksualiti Merdeka: Receiving Death Threats for Giving Hope
RECEIVING DEATH THREATS FOR GIVING HOPE What Is “It Gets Better In Malaysia”? It Gets Better in Malaysia is a video project about giving hope to young LGBT Malaysians: even though things can be rough during the teenage years, it…
Federal Court’s Cowardice Disappointing
TIn a joint statement issued on Human Rights Day (Dec 10), women's rights groups expressed disappointment at the lack of courage displayed by the Federal Court as it has neglected to resolve conversion issues presented before them. The recent majority decision by…
Joint Action Group: Press Statement on Shamala Case
Women’s rights groups disappointed by Federal Court’s lack of courage In a statement issued today, on Human Rights Day, women’s rights groups expressed disappointment at the lack of courage displayed by the Federal Court as it neglects to resolve conversion…
Press Statement on Child Marriages
Sisters in Islam (SIS) expresses its utmost concern over news reports of a 14-year-old child married off to an adult man in July this year. This only came to light when the child and the man who married her participated…
MalaysiaKu Street Party
September 16th, 2010 at Jalan Bangkung Row, Bangsar For the first time in the nation's history, September 16th, 2010 will be a public holiday for us to commemorate Malaysia's formation. To mark this day, the owner's of Opus, Cava and…
Raise funds for WAO – Purchase Lactacyd Intimate Daily Feminine Hygiene Wash
Let's make a difference in women's lives today Your support will help to give every woman and child the strength to stand up against violence and abuse! Kuala Lumpur, 2 Sept 2010 - Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) is an independent,…
