Monday, July 16, 2007

Resources on the Internet

(1) Women’s Aid Organisation
http://www.wao.org.my

This site provides a number of services for women who are victims of various forms of abuse. WAO provides refuge to homeless women and children as a result of domestic violence. It also has telephone counseling and face- to- face services and an Anak Angkat Programme.

(2) Ministry of Women and Family Development
http://www.kpwk.gov.my

A site by the Ministry which lists programs and activities. It also has a counseling services, e-forum, special aid and etc.

(3) All Women Action Society
http://www.e-awam.com/

This is a Malaysia-based non-profit making women’s organization.
It offers counseling and legal advice for women in crisis. It also carries out research and conduct training.
The Society is open to all women above 18 years of age, residing in Selangor or the Federal Territory. People from other States can join as associate members. The annual fee is RM20/= for both categories. Email : Equiry@e-awam.com

(4) Women’s Centre for Change (WCC)
http://www.wccpenang.org

A voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing women’s status in society and supporting women and children in crisis.

(5) The Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID)
http://www.awid.org/

This is an international organization by membership connecting, informing and mobilizing people and organizations committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable development and human rights for woman. This organization was founded on 1982. AWID has held international forums and has many programs aimed at promoting the well-being of women in society.

(6) Muslim Women’s League (MWL)
http://www.mwlusa.org/

MWL is a nonprofit American Muslim Organization. Its purpose is to promote the values of Islam and thereby reclaim the status of women as free, vital contributors to Islam. He author believes our Muslim sisters will benefit from browsing this site.

(7) Women’s Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace (WLP)
http://www.learningpartnership.org

This is a world NGO body for women, its emphasis is on the poorer and developing countries of the South. It provides leadership training and has an international network of experts. It has partner organizations located in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

(8) Men Stopping Violence
http://www.menstoppingviolence.org/

This US-based organization was founded in 1982. It holds classes for men who abuse their wives. The approach is constructive and positive, it has, for example, a 24 week course for men who want to change their behaviour.

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