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Women’s Issues in Penang

This report outlines strategies for advancing women in Penang across economy, politics, and society. It addresses issues such as economic participation, political representation, and societal challenges. Recommendations include equitable workplace practices, political quotas, and support for vulnerable groups.

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Women’s Issues in Penang

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  1. Women’s Issues in Penang Some suggestions for overall advancement, development and empowerment of women WCC APRIL 2008

  2. Principles of Equality and Non Discrimination • Federal Constitution Article 8(1) and 8(2) • National Policy on Women (1989) • 9th Malaysia Plan (2006-2010) • NAM Putrajaya declaration (2005) • UN CEDAW (1995) WCC APRIL 2008

  3. Role of the State Govt • Must respond to the needs of women • Directly or through the local authorities • State legislature can make laws wrt matters in concurrent list - Article 74(2) of Federal Constitution WCC APRIL 2008

  4. Advancement, development and empowerment of women 3 areas • Economy • Politics & Decision Making • Society WCC APRIL 2008

  5. 1. Economy Objective 1: To ensure the full and equitable participation of women in the economy Action: • Provide accessible and affordable facilities for child care and care for the elderly & disabled • Provide micro-financing to vulnerable groups WCC APRIL 2008

  6. 1. Economy cont’d Objective 2: To promote the rights of women in the workplace Action: • Promote pay equity, min wage flexibility of hours, SH Code of Practice • Training to upgrade skills & empower women • Committee to oversee and ensure the welfare & rights of women migrant workers including domestic workers WCC APRIL 2008

  7. 2. Politics and Decision Making Objective 1: Increase women’s participation in Penang State and local government, especially in decision making levels within 5 years) WCC APRIL 2008

  8. Women in Decision Making LevelsMinistry of Women Family and Community Development 2007 WCC APRIL 2008

  9. Action • Implement quota 30% (9th Msia Plan)- State executive council, local authorities council, nominations in political parties • Appt more women reps at all levels of govt • Encourage participation of women through education, leadership & capacity building training • Research –structural & attitudinal barriers to women’s participation WCC APRIL 2008

  10. 3. Society Objective 1: Eliminate Violence Against Women PDRM Stats 2007 WCC APRIL 2008

  11. Action: • Community education/gender sensitization • Training for service providers • Resources for infrastructure (shelters) WCC APRIL 2008

  12. 3. Society (contd) Objective 2: To eradicate discrimination against women Action: • Review all state laws, policies and practices to ensure that women’s rights & interests are protected. • Provide gender sensitization prog. on regular basis at all levels of society. WCC APRIL 2008

  13. 3. Society cont’d Objective 3: To provide housing for vulnerable groups Action: Quality, community orientated low cost housing for vulnerable groups including single mothers, disabled and the poor. WCC APRIL 2008

  14. 3. Society contd Objective 4: Provide affordable and accessible healthcare services to women Action: • Provide resources to create/upgrade facilities for physical and mental health • Supplement existing programmes where necessary WCC APRIL 2008

  15. 3. Society contd Objective 5: Engage women in building support structures in the community which transcend ethnicity, culture and religion Action: • Provide resources for setting up community groups to provide opportunities for dialogue, relationship building & movement for change WCC APRIL 2008

  16. Summary • Economy – women participation & rights • Politics & Decision making – 30% quota • Society – VAW, discrimination against women, health, housing, community building WCC APRIL 2008

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