WCC celebrated IWD – International Women’s Day with the Penang State Government and PWDC at Esplanade, Penang with the theme Penang Women Rising, following on from Feb 14’s V-day of One Billion Rising.
EVENTS UPDATE
Aiyoh...Wat Lah?! Awards 2013
Awards night on Sunday 26 May 2013 in KL.
Theatre actor and director Jo Kukathas will return to host the Awards ceremony as Ms Ribena Berry on May 26 in Kuala Lumpur. Ms Kukathas says,“Clearly the nominees take pride in being the laughing-stock and making the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Let’s not deny them the recognition’ that is their due.” You can download our shortlist or read a lot more at Aiyoh tumblr and refer to it for the full background of each nomination.
Aiyoh...Wat Lah?! Awards 2013
Awards night on Sunday 26 May 2013 in KL.
Theatre actor and director Jo Kukathas will return to host the Awards ceremony as Ms Ribena Berry on May 26 in Kuala Lumpur. Ms Kukathas says,“Clearly the nominees take pride in being the laughing-stock and making the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Let’s not deny them the recognition’ that is their due.” You can download our shortlist or read a lot more at Aiyoh tumblr and refer to it for the full background of each nomination.
Media
* Protect our children from rapists and paedophiles
The alleged rapist: a 40 year old restaurant manager, the victim; a 13 year old girl.
Click here to read more.
* Drop appeal against teacher, new gov't urged
In January 2009, Noorfadilla Ahmad Saikin, a mother-of-two, went to a district education office to receive her school placement memo. She had earlier succeeded in an interview with the Education Ministry to work as a temporary teacher (GSTT).” Click here to read more.
* Where are Malaysia’s Women in GE-13?
Lost amidst the focus on political posturing for the upcoming General Election, women’s political participation remains a concern for Malaysia. ” Click here to read more.
* Protect our children from rapists and paedophiles
The alleged rapist: a 40 year old restaurant manager, the victim; a 13 year old girl.
Click here to read more.
* Drop appeal against teacher, new gov't urged
In January 2009, Noorfadilla Ahmad Saikin, a mother-of-two, went to a district education office to receive her school placement memo. She had earlier succeeded in an interview with the Education Ministry to work as a temporary teacher (GSTT).” Click here to read more.
* Where are Malaysia’s Women in GE-13?
Lost amidst the focus on political posturing for the upcoming General Election, women’s political participation remains a concern for Malaysia. ” Click here to read more.
WCC HIGHLIGHTS
ONE BILLION RISING
Newslink October-December 2012
Read WCC Newslink for our most recent activities. Click here to read more.
- Services
- Counselling women in crisis
- Community Outreach
- Preventing gender violence
- Legal Reform
- Advocating for policy changes
- Info & Resources
- Publications & Other Materials
- Statistics & Research
- Data and findings
- Domestic Violence
- Know your right to safety
- Rape
- It's not your fault
- Sexual Harassment
- Don't take it lightly
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Every child's nightmare
- Marriage & Divorce
- Understand your rights
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WCC Building: Rooms for Hire
Do you need a place in George Town to hold a training and you find hotels rather pricey and community halls... a bit... not up to standard? Try using our rooms - either TKC Training Room or Sisters Conference Room.
*TKC Training Centre (RM400 full day)
*Sisters Conference Room (RM300 full day)
Click here for detailed rental rates.
Do you need a place in George Town to hold a training and you find hotels rather pricey and community halls... a bit... not up to standard? Try using our rooms - either TKC Training Room or Sisters Conference Room.
*TKC Training Centre (RM400 full day)
*Sisters Conference Room (RM300 full day)
Click here for detailed rental rates.
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