5 NGOs in Malaysia against Gender Based Violence
- milkchocolate2579
- Mar 5, 2021
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 11, 2021
In conjunction with International Women's Day on March 8, I would love to introduce some NGOs in Malaysia empowering women as well as all gender, fight for human's rights and ending violence against all gender.
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AWAM
Call / SMS / Whatsapp TELENITA Helpline (7am-7pm)
(+60)16 237- 4221
AWAM Hotline (9.30am-5.30pm)
(+60)3-7877 4221
@ PJ, Selangor
All Women's Action Society (AWAM) provide free counselling and legal services to domestic violence and sexual assault survivor regardless of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity. Counselling session available through phone, Skype or virtual meeting room.
AWAM is a feminist NGO that plays a significant role fighting for women's right, namely through law reforms such as the Domestic Violence Act (DVA) 1994. AWAM has been working with many other NGOs through the coalition Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) to draft and propose Sexual Harassments Bill for over 20 years.
They are holding The Sexual Harassments Bill campaign, sign the petition now!
There are many more ways to support the campaign, hop on their website by clicking the underline text to find out more. All donation to AWAM above RM50 are tax-exempt.
Programs include Gender Based Violence (GBV) Program, Anti-Sexual Harassment (SH) Program, and Feminis Buatan Malaysia (FBM). They began their journey in 1980's fighting Violence Against Women (VAW), in early 2000's, they include the gendered violence against LGBTQ+, to be more inclusive as the movement GBV.
WAO
SMS/ Whatsapp TINA (24 hours)
(+60)18 988-8058
WAO Hotline (24 hours)
(+60)3-3000 8858
@ PJ, Selangor
Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) provide shelter, teaching survivors about rights & options, provide programs to help women & children rebuild lives who were victims of domestic abuse.
Established in 1982, WAO fighting for women's rights in Malaysia, raise awareness about domestic violence and rape through education. WAO too improved legislature in the Domestic Violence Act (DVA). They set up the Domestic Violence Shelter Standards and Toolkit partnered with the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM),
WAO is the first NGO providing shelter for abused women and children in Malaysia.
They are now the largest service provider to the country's domestic abuse survivor.
They introduce WAO shop selling merchandise via Carousell and Instagram. You can donate to WAO through their website. Currently only accepting washing machine, cleaning item & toiletries, food (not within one month of expiration date) and prefer monetary donation above all else,
SIS
Call / SMS / Whatsapp TELENISA (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
(+60)12-812 3424
SIS office
(+60)3-7960 3357/5121/6733
sis@sisterinislam.org.my
@ PJ, Selangor
Sister In Islam (SIS) provide legal support for Muslim women through Telenisa and financial assistance through the Dr Nik Noriani Legal Aid Fund.
As a Islamic country, SIS is formed to advance the rights of Muslim women in Malaysia within the framework of Islam. SIS provide recourses related to Shariah Islamic Family Law such as divorce, polygamy, alimony of wife and children, matrimonial property, hijab, child marriage and others.
SIS set up Gabungan Hak Wanita Islam (Gahwi), a coalition of single mother's organisations from all over Malaysia.
SIS advocate human rights with their research and publications on books, brochure and bulletin. Their collaboration partners includes MUSAWAH, JAG, Empower, Sarawak Women for Women Society, EU, RRAAM. SIS accepts donations from all sources, personal as well as corporate, local as well as international. Donations are tax deductible.
WCC
WCC Penang (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Call (+60)4-228 0342
Whatsapp (+60)11-3108 4001
WWC Seberang / Pusat Perkhidmatan Wanita (PPW) (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Call (+60)4-398 8340
Whatsapp (+60)16-439 0698
Women's Centre for Change (WCC) helps women and children who are abused, raped or sexually assaulted. They provide face to face, telephone and email counseling, temporary shelter and legal advice. All cases are promised to be confidential and free of charge.
WWC Value Shop, is a thrift shop, promoting environment-friendly as their tagline "We Care, We Change, We Share".
Located at Island Plaza, Tanjung Tokong and Bayan Baru.
They create videos such as "surviving court" to explain the steps from reporting a crime to going through the court process (available in Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil), teaching children to prevent sexual abuse, newsletter and handbook assist domestic violence victims.
RRAAM
Hotline (Mon-Sun 10am-5pm)
Whatsapp (+60)18-368 7950
Chat with RRAM on their website
Reproductive Rights Advocacy Alliance Malaysia (RRAAM) provide information on safe, affordable and women friendly abortion services, and help you find out more about contraception suitable for you. RRAAM offers free consultation as well.
RRAAM believe all women have the right to access legal, safe and affordable contraceptive and abortion services.
They educate to raise awareness and access to these rights among women, health providers, NGOs, policy makers, media and public. Emphasis and encourage women and girls to have greater bodily autonomy. RRAAM communicate with the Ministry of Health and the Malaysian Medical Association to provide women friendly services and affordable health care.
RRAAM member organisations includes AWAM, WAO, SIS, Association of Women Lawyers (AWL), Federation of Reproductive Health Associations Malaysia (FRHAM). Funder includes Women's Fund Asia (WFA), partner organisation For Youth Initiative (FYIKL).
You are not a victim, you are a survivor! Trust me to believe in yourself. Visit all the website mentioned by clicking the bold, underline text. Read stories from other survivors in their website, be brave and get your free counseling.
Don't hesitate to get the help you need, you are not alone. There is a way out.
Seeking help is the first step to help yourself. Whatsapp and text them if it is more comfortable compare to talking in person. Or talk to your trusted supportive friends, open up to them and feel better <3
Happy International Women's Day!
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