Sarawak launches dedicated unit to enhance gender equity


Sarawak Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah (right) chatting with Asian Women's Leadership University College co-founder Tan Sri Zarinah Anwar at the International Women's Day conference in Kuching. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/ The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak plans to improve gender equity in the state through a dedicated unit under the state Women and Family Department, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah.

The state’s Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister said that the gender equity unit was established earlier this year as part of the department's strategic planning.

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