Malaysia long way from achieving gender equality, says SDG 5.1.1 report

The Report details where Malaysia currently stands in eliminating discrimination against women and girls, and identifies four key gaps in gender equality: economic participation and opportunities, violence against women, marriage and family, and data and statistics on women. Photos: 123rf.com

Although there have been positive developments for women and children in Malaysia, there is still a lot of work to be done when it comes to eliminating misogyny and patriarchy, says Bukit Bendera Penang member of parliament Sherleena Abdul Rashid.

SDG 5, which is on achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls, sets the target to end all forms of discrimination against women and girls by 2030, while the SDG 5.1.1 indicator measures whether governments and nations have legal frameworks to promote, enforce and monitor equality and non-discrimination based on gender.