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WAO undertakes public education and advocates for law reform in many areas of women's human rights. Much of our advocacy relates to violence against women (VAW), including:
The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) provides the framework for advocating for women's human rights. The Malaysian government ratified CEDAW in 1995.
WAO is also a member of the Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG).
Police statistics on Violence against Women in Malaysia (2000 - 2010)
WAO is a registered society with tax exemption status under Registrar of Societies. WAO is a member of the Joint Action Group for Gender Equality and an affiliate member of NCWO and the Malaysian AIDS Council.
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