Dear John: Law on prostitution should also criminalise buyers, says women’s NGO

KUCHING: The law on prostitution should be amended to criminalise those paying for sexual services, says the Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS).

The teen pregnancy issue

FROM ​​​​​​​ENDORSED BY (Organisations) Federation of Reproductive Health Associations, Malaysia; Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysi

Ensure right type of Bill is tabled

FROM ENDORSED BY THE FOLLOWING JOINT ACTION GROUP FOR GENDER EQUALITY (JAG) MEMBER ORGANISATIONS: All Women’s Action Society, Association of Women Lawyers, Persatuan Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor, Justice for Sisters, KRYSS Network, Perak Women for Women, Sisters in Islam, Sabah Women’s Action-Resource Group, Sarawak Women for Women Society, Tenaganita, Women’s Aid Organisation

Group: Watch out for domestic violence during MCO

KUCHING: The Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) has called on the public to watch out for domestic violence during the movement control order (MCO) and report any incident.

Forging bold new formulas

Sarawak Women for Women: Govt should fast-track citizenship for stateless kids

KUCHING: The Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) is calling on the government to fast-track citizenship approval for stateless children following the naturalisation of Kosovan-born footballer Liridon Krasniqi last week.

SWWS wants govt to prioritise well-being of women and children for Budget 2020

KUCHING: With Budget 2020 scheduled to be tabled on Friday (Oct 11), the Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) would like the government to prioritise the welfare and wellbeing of women and children in the state.

Stop defaming women human rights defenders

From Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG).

Let women confer nationality

From JOINT ACTION GROUP FOR GENDER EQUALITY, Endorsed by the following JAG member organisations: Foreign Spouses Support Group, Women’s Aid Organisation, All Women’s Action Society, Association of Women Lawyers, Justice for Sisters, Perak Women for Women, Persatuan Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor, Persatuan Sahabat Wanita Selangor, Sabah Women’s Action Resource Group, Sarawak Women for Women Society, Sisters in Islam, Tenaganita, and Women Centre for Change Penang.

Eyeing balanced growth for women

PUTRAJAYA: Government and private agencies need to create a balanced environment in all spheres for the wellbeing of women, says the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry.