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Women's organizations
Organizations with programs or projects related to women's rights and women's participation in politics, governance and decision-making

All Women's Action Society (AWAM) BACK TO TOP | HOME
Its work includes developing and implementing public education, advocacy and lobbying campaigns for the improvement of services to women, legal reforms, enhancing women-centered perspectives (through gender sensitizing) and capability building (especially in counseling and crisis intervention for community leaders).

Address: No. 11, Jalan Bukit Menteri Selatan (7/2), 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: (603) 7957-0221 or 7956-0737
Fax: (603) 79573312
Email    awam@po.jaring.my

Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) Malaysia BACK TO TOP | HOME
As a resource and research organization, ARROW provides practical information and resource materials to strengthen initiatives to re-orient health, population and reproductive health policies and programs with women's perspectives and gender analysis. It works with local, national ad global women's organizations and networks to improve the capacity of women NGOs in Asia and the Pacific to influence health, population and family planning organizations at national, regional and international levels. ARROW runs a mailing list, which provides timely and relevant information to various sectors involved in education, media, policy work, governance, and community development.

Address: 2nd. Floor, Block F, Anjung FELDA, Jalan Maktab, 54000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: (603) 292-9913
Fax: (603) 292-9958

Gender and Development Programme, Non-Government Advisory Body BACK TO TOP | HOME

Address: Pesiaran Duta, P.O.Box 12224, 55770 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: (603) 651-5470
Fax: (603) 651-9209
E-mail: gad@pc.jaring.my


National Clearinghouse On Women In Development (NCWS)
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The aim of this Clearinghouse is to further enhance awareness on the role and need of women in the overall development process. The objectives are to assist in promotion of awareness of women's concerns and their role in national development, to ensure future participation in development processes and to provide a resource base in support of national programs by encouraging the participation of women in development.

Address: c/o National Population and Family Development Board, Prime Minister's Department
P.O. Box 10416, 50712 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel        (603) 2937555 ext. 304/325
 

National Council of Women's Organisations (NCWO) BACK TO TOP | HOME
It is a non-political, non-religious body, was formed in 1963, and currently serves as a consultative and advisory body for 72 member organisations. It has no control over the internal affairs of affiliate organisations, but draws them together on issues in order to present a united front. Its aim is to raise the status of women and assist in the welfare of both women and children.

Address: 157 Janlan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel/Fax(603) 2989251

Sarawak Federation of Women's Institutes (SFWI) BACK TO TOP | HOME
The purpose of SFWI is to improve and upgrade the living standards of women in rural areas. To provide opportunities for members to carry out activities related to education, social and health. It is also to foster better understanding among women and help them to play their role in national development.

Address: P.O. Box 724, 93714 Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel: (6032) 244015/417294

Secretariat For Women's Affairs (HAWA) BACK TO TOP | HOME
The objectives of organization are to promote the participation of women in the development process and to ensure that national development plans take into consideration the integration of women through the provision of equal opportunities and adequate facilities.

Address: The Administration and Finance Division, Prime Minister's Department, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: (603) 2485125/03-2435980

Sisters in Islam BACK TO TOP | HOME
Sisters in Islam (SIS) is a group of Muslim professional women committed to promoting the rights of women within the framework of Islam. Their efforts to promote the rights of Muslim women are based on the principles of equality, justice and freedom enjoined by the Qur’an.

Address: c/o No. 172 Lorong Ma'arof, Kuala Lumpur 59000, Malaysia
Tel: (603) 21426121, 21483705
Fax: (603) 21483601
Email: sis@sisfora.po.my

Tenaganita BACK TO TOP | HOME
The main activities of Tenaganita are aimed at empowering sex workers, migrants, and  female workers in plantations and factories. Health, domestic violence, worker's rights, family law and economic empowerment projects are important issues of action. 

Address: 11th Floor, Wisma Yakin, Jalan Masjid India, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, West Malaysia.
Tel        (603) 2913681/39
Fax       (603) 2970273

Women's Candidacy Initiative BACK TO TOP | HOME
The objectives of the Women’s Candidacy Initiative (WCI) are to: increase the awareness of the general public about women’s concerns and needs regarding more equitable attitudes, policies and laws; promote the participation of the general public, especially women, in decision-making and electoral processes; and to support women into decision-making positions and to hold office in the democratic process, in Parliament and in the Government.

Address: c/o Persatuan Sahabat Wanita, Selangor, 21 Jalan Muhibbah 8, Taman Muhibbah, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel/Fax(603) 837 8380

Women Centre for Development Research BACK TO TOP | HOME
It is a University-based organization that seeks to serve as a national, regional and global data center on women in development and to establish research programs and activities, which can address and advance the position of women in Malaysian society. Moreover, it also strives to effectively influence policies on women's development, and address social issues affecting women’s advancement.

Women's Development Collective BACK TO TOP | HOME
It is a collective of feminists committed to building a progressive women's movement in Malaysia. It envisions a democratic. This non-profit organization is concebntrating on research, education and training.

Address: 44 Jalan Kajang Satu, Taman Sri Kajang, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: (603) 87373979
Fax: (603) 87374180


Women's Crisis Centre (WCC)
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WCC is a registered, non-profit voluntary organization set up in 1985 to help women and children facing crisis, irrespective of race, religion or social background. Our work is to provide immediate service for women needing crisis intervention as well as to undertake programs to promote gender equality in our society.

Address: 24-D Jalan Jones, 10250 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 604-2280342
Fax       : 604-2285784
Email: wccpen@po.jaring.my 

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