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Sarawak group urges govt to enact new laws to safeguard women's rights

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KUCHING: In conjunction with International Women's Day on Friday (March 8), the Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) is calling on the government to take key steps to empower women towards equality.

These include passing a Gender Equality Act in line with Malaysia's obligations under the United Nations Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women , enacting new legislation against sexual harassment and ending child marriage.

 

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Women activists always cry loud said men n women equal. So of gv law to safeguard women need also law to safeguard men. So now equal mar

Womans Rights? Would that not contradict the type of islamic focus within Malaysia?

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