| Over the past week, the outrage and attacks by politicians, the media, social media users and the public against the organisers of the Women's Day March have been persistent.
The current law does not call for organisers to apply for permits and the government must not bow down to pressure by imposing such conditions. The government must continue to promote human rights as promised and strengthen the position of NGOs and organisations so that they can continue to help those in our society who are often overlooked and left without any protection.
Their work includes providing legal aid and counselling including to women who find themselves victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and divorce cases. Sisters in Islam has helped over 8,400 Muslim women since 2003. Already we have heard calls by PAS leaders, including in parliament, urging the government to take action against the organisers of the Women's Day rally.
If we allow this narrative to prevail, we will be helping to create a hostile environment for organisers of rallies in which threats, harassment and intimidation will become common.
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