NGOs for Women and Gender Equality in Malaysia

No. NGOs Contact Details Remarks
1 Women’s Centre for Change Penang (WCC) Pusat Perkhidmatan Wanita (PPW) (T) 04-228 0342 / 011-3108 4001 (E) wcc@wccpenang.org (W) www.wccpenang.org (T) 04-398 8340 / 016-439 0698 (E) ppw@wccpenang.org Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Provides counselling, legal advice, court support and referral to temporary shelter to women and children who are abused, raped or sexually assaulted.
2 All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) No. 85, Jalan 21/1, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. (T) 03-7877 4221 / 0224 / 016-237 4221 / 016-228 4221 (E) awam@awam.org.my / telenita@awam.org.my (W) www.awam.org.my Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm Provides counselling, legal information for domestic violence and sexual violence cases.
3 Asian-Pacific Resources & Research for Women (ARROW) No. 1 & 2, Jalan Scott, 50470 Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. (T) 03-2273 9913 / 14 (E) arrow@arrow.org.my (W) www.arrow.org.my Publishes resources and conducts research related to women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights.
4 Association of Women Lawyers (AWL) (E) awlmsia@gmail.com (W) https://www.awlmalaysia.org/ Conducts public talks on gender sensitisation and awareness in the legal and other relevant fields.
5 Bulan Sisters (E) bulansisters.my@gmail.com (IG) @bulansisters Provides menstrual kits to the underprivileged women and girls.
6 Federation of Reproductive Health Associations, Malaysia (FRHAM) 81-B, Jalan SS15/5A, SS15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor. (T) 03-5633 7514 / 7516 / 7528 (E) frham@frham.org.my (W) https://www.frham.org.my/ Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Provides sexual and reproductive health related services to women
7 Foreign Spouses Support Group Malaysia / Family Frontiers (E) foreignspouses@gmail.com (FB) FSSGMY Provides information to support Malaysians and their foreign spouses.
8 Girls4Girls Malaysia (G4G Malaysia) (E) info@project4g.org (W) https://projectg4g.org/ (IG) @girls4girlsmalaysia Provides support and skills training related to public speaking, negotiation skills, leadership and communications to girls and young women.
9 International Women’s Rights Action Watch-Asia Pacific (IWRAW-AP) 10-2, Jalan Bangsar Utama 9, 59000 Kuala Lumpur. (T) 03-2282 2255 (E) iwraw-ap@iwraw-ap.org (W) www.iwraw-ap.org Core activities focus on CEDAW review process, e.g., supporting women’s organisations in shadow report writing. Publishes resources related to women’s human rights issues.
10 Johor Women’s League (JEWEL) No.5, Jalan Setia 7/25, Taman Setia Indah, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor. (T) 011-6118 8913 (E) info.jewelmalaysia@gmail.com (W) https://jewelmalaysia.org/ Conducts public talks on women and child’s rights and runs child sexual abuse prevention campaign.
11 Justice for Sisters (E) justiceforsisters@gmail.com (W) justiceforsisters.wordpress.com Conducts workshops and research about issues surrounding violence and persecution against the trans community.
12 Komuniti Tukang Jahit (KTJ) Dana 1 Commercial Centre, Pusat Perdagangan Dana 1, 46301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. (T) 03-7831 1822 (E) info@ktjmalaysia.com (W) https://ktjmalaysia.com/ Provides upskill training for underprivileged women to secure a stable income.
13 KRYSS Network (E) info@kryss.network (W) https://kryss.network/ Conducts training and produces resources related to freedom of expression and gender-based violence.
14 Lean In Malaysia (E) secretariat@leaninmalaysia.com (W) http://www.leaninmalaysia.co/ Conducts programmes to provide tools and support systems to women’s leadership in careers.
15 Malaysian Organisation for Development of Indian Women in Career, Entrepreneurship and Professionals (MiWEPs) 20, Jalan Bukit 11/2 Section 11, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. (T) 010-2325063 (E) miweps@gmail.com (W) http://www.miweps.org/ Conducts training for women to develop their career and leadership potential.
16 Miri Women Weaving Association 6902 Grace Hill, off Bakam Road, 98000 Miri, Sarawak. (T) 013-825 8218 (E) bpweavers@gmail.com (W) https://penanwomenproject.org/ Sell handwoven products made by Penan women so that the women are able to generate income.
17 Muslim Women’s Welfare Council Malaysia (T) 03-282 2311 Provides advice on matters dealing with marriage and divorce.
18 National Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Malaysia (NAWEM) Lot 13, Rumah Puspanita, 5171 Jalan Hose, 50460 Kuala Lumpur. (T) 03-2142 3325 (E) secretariat.nawem@gmail.com (W) www.nawem.org.my Mon-Fri, 9pm-5:30pm Conducts seminars, workshops, training programmes and conferences to support women entrepreneurs.
19 National Council of Women’s Organisations (NCWO) No.46, Jalan Dato Abdul Aziz, Seksyen 14, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. (T) 03-7954 3008 (E) ncwohq@gmail.com (W) www.ncwomalaysia.org Coalition of women’s groups.
20 Pan-Pacific & South East Asia Women’s Association of Malaysia (PPSEAWA) (T) 03-2283 4268 (W) http://www.ppseawa.org/ Work with governmental agencies and other NGOs in various activities related to the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action and the National Plan of Action for the Advancement of Women.
21 Penang Family Health Development Association (Penang FHDA) 333, Jalan Perak, 11600 Penang. (T) 04-282 5191 (E) info@fhdapenang.org (W) http://www.fhdapenang.org/ Tues-Sat, 8.30am-5.30pm Provides wellness screening and counselling. Conducts awareness programmes on HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health and rights.
22 Wanita Ikram Malaysia No. 6, Jalan Dagang SB4/1, Taman Sungai Besi Indah, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor. Wanita Ikram Malaysia (Cawangan Pulau Pinang) No. 21 Tingkat 2, Lorong Kelasah 1, Taman Kelasah, 13700 Seberang Jaya, Penang. (T) 03-8945 6999/3666 (E) info@wanita.ikram.org.my (W) https://wanita.ikram.org.my/ (T) 04- 384 2177 (E) wanitaikrampp@ikram.org.my Conducts programs related to women and family issues. Provides shelter for domestic violence victims in Selangor.
23 Perak Women for Women (PWW) 15, Market Street, 30000 Ipoh, Perak. (T) 05-246 9715 (E) perakwomenforwomen@gmail.com (W) www.pww.org.my Mon-Fri, 8.30am-6pm; Sat, 8.30am-1pm Provides counselling for women and children experiencing crisis.
24 Persatuan Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor (EMPOWER) Unit No. D-3-33, Block D, 8 Avenue Business Centre, Jalan Sungai Jernih 8/1, Seksyen 8, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. (T) 03 7960 4977 (E) info@empowermalaysia.org (W) empowermalaysia.org Conducts training on women’s political participation and women’s participation in development.
25 Persatuan Sahabat Wanita Selangor No.11A, Jalan Restul 1, Taman Restu, 43000 Kajang, Selangor. (T) 03-8737 8380 (E) sahabatwanita@gmail.com (W) www.persatuansahabatwanita.org Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Conducts educational workshops on gender and labour issues. Provides free legal aid on divorce, domestic violence and labour issues.
26 Purple Lily Chonglin Park, Jalan Tabuan, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak. (T) 082-295 180 (E) info@purplelily.org (W) http://www.purplelily.org/ Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Provides life skills training and financial education to women
27 Reproductive Rights Advocacy Alliance Malaysia (RRAAM) (WhatsApp) 018-368 7950 (E) rraamalaysia@gmail.com (W) https://www.rraam.org/ Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm Provides information on safe abortion services and contraception.
28 Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) Unit 16, Level 4, La Promenade Mall 2, Hock Seng Lee Tower, Kuching-Samarahan Expressway, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. (T) 082-368 853 (Hotline) 013-804 4285 / 016-582 2660 (E) info@sarswws.org (W) https://sarswws.org/ Mon: 7pm-9pm; Tue: 2pm-4pm / 7pm-9pm; Wed: 9am- 11am; Thurs: 9am-11am / 7pm-9pm; Fri: 7pm-9pm Provides support to women in distress, experiencing domestic and sexual violence and online abuse.
29 SIS Forum (Malaysia) No.4 Jalan 11/8E, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. (T) 03-79603357 / 5121 / 6733 (Hotline) 03-7960 8802 / 012-812 3424 [Tues-Thurs, 10am-5pm] (E) sis@sistersinislam.org.my / telenisa.sis@gmail.com (W) www.sistersinislam.org.my Provides free legal advisory services re rights under the Islamic Family Law and Syariah Criminal Offences Law.
30 Standup Malaysia (E) standup.genderviolence@gmail.com (W) standupmy.wixsite.com/sgbv Conducts community programmes for women and girls to raise awareness on sexual and gender-based violence.
31 Soroptimist International Region of Malaysia (SIROM) Soroptimist International Penang Wisma Thong Sin, 2nd floor, Unit 2, 501, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Penang. (E) simalaysia@siswp.org (FB) siromsiam (E) sipenang@siswp.org (FB) Soroptimist Penang Conducts community service projects for women and children in local communities nationwide. Provides financial aid, training like sewing, computer lessons, etc.
32 Tenaganita 12, Jalan 6/11 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia. (T) 03-77703681/3691/ 012-335 0512 / 0123395350 (E) general@tenaganita.net (W) www.tenaganita.net Mon-Fri, 9:30am- 6pm Provides case management services and legal redress for Migrant communities, refugees, asylum seekers and domestic workers. Conducts training for community leaders.
33 Women In Governance & Technology (WIGTA) (E) women.wigta@gmail.com / president@wigtamalaysia.org (W) http://www.wigtamalaysia.org/ Conducts programmes to raise awareness among women and girls on corporate governance and technology.
34 Women For Refugees (E) womenforrefugees2020@gmail.com (FB) Women For Refugees Conducts literacy and technical skills training for marginalised women communities.
35 WOMEN:girls (Pertubuhan Pembangunan Kendiri Wanita dan Gadis) No. 5-2, (Room 2) Jalan Puteri 2/6, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong, Selangor. (T) 03-8063 1125 (E) writetous@womengirls.org (W) https://www.womengirls.org/ Conducts programmes related to women and girls’ empowerment.
36 Women of Will Block E, Plaza, 2, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. (T) 03-6211 7555 (E) enquiries@womenofwill.org.my (W) http://www.womenofwill.org.my/ Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Conducts entrepreneur development programmes for women.
37 Women Who Code Kuala Lumpur (E) contact@womenwhocode.com (W) www.womenwhocode.com/kl/about Conducts tech skills building for women.
38 Women’s Aid Organisation of Malaysia (WAO) P. O. Box 493, Jalan Sultan, 46760 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. (T) 03-7957 5636 / 0636 [Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm] (Hotline) 03-3000 8858 [24 hours] (WhatsApp/SMS) 018-988 8058 (E) womensaidorg@gmail.com / info@wao.org.my (W) www.wao.org.my Provides counselling services, temporary shelter, and child care centre for domestic violence survivors.
39 Women’s Welfare Council Lebuhraya Babington, 10450 Georgetown, Penang. (T) 012-408 8962 Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm Provides support for young women with unwanted pregnancies. Provides dormitory, daycare-cum-nursery for children, social protection home and affordable hostel for single working girls.
40 Women’s Institute of Management (WIM) No. 7, Jalan Abang Haji Openg, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur. (T) 03-7725 0268 / 03-7725 0288 (E) admin@wimnet.org.my (W) www.wimnet.org.my Provides leadership training to women.
41 Women’s Right Awareness Association (WRAA) 2401 (First floor), Jalan Kampung Baru, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang. (T) 012-415 0188 (E) wraa2counselling@gmail.com Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm Conducts personal development courses for women. Provides counselling services on domestic violence, marital issues and parenting. Provides assistance in legal matters.
42 World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) P.O.BOX 1200, 10850 Penang. (T) 04-658 4816 (F) 04-657 2655 (E) waba@waba.org.my (W) https://waba.org.my/ Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Campaigns to protect, promote and support breastfeeding and disseminates information on breastfeeding.
43 Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Kuala Lumpur 12 Jalan Hang Jebat, 50150 Kuala Lumpur. YWCA Penang 8-A, Jalan Masjid Negeri, 11600 Penang. (T) 03-2022 1200 / 012-393 1225 (E) ywcakualalumpur1913@yahoo.com (W) www.ywcakl.org.my (T) 04-828 1855 / 0741 (E) penang@ywca.org.my (FB) YWCA Penang, Malaysia Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 9am-1pm Provides skill-building workshops for underprivileged young women and girls.