It's the start of #16DaysOfActivism - a global campaign to end gender-based violence.
The #GE15 manifestos had 3 proposals on gender-based violence.
In conjunction with #16Days, the govt can commit to adopting these proposals right away.
Some recommendations:👇
The #GE15 manifestos had 3 proposals on gender-based violence.
In conjunction with #16Days, the govt can commit to adopting these proposals right away.
Some recommendations:👇
(1) Enact the anti-stalking law #MakeStalkingACrime
This was in PN's manifesto, but all coalitions would agree. Dewan Rakyat already passed the Bill, but not the Senate.
Govt could commit to: A) pass the Bill as is; or B) improve the Bill (wao.org.my/tabling-of-law…) then pass it
This was in PN's manifesto, but all coalitions would agree. Dewan Rakyat already passed the Bill, but not the Senate.
Govt could commit to: A) pass the Bill as is; or B) improve the Bill (wao.org.my/tabling-of-law…) then pass it
(2) Implement the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act
BN and PN both committed to this. PH surely agrees. As the Act is already law, the government has to implement it.
The question is, what can the government do right away, to ensure successful implementation?
BN and PN both committed to this. PH surely agrees. As the Act is already law, the government has to implement it.
The question is, what can the government do right away, to ensure successful implementation?
One thing the govt can do right away:
Set up a Joint Committee (comprising govt, academics, civil society, other experts) to monitor the law's implementation and advise KPWKM.
The prior govt committed to this, but the Committee hasn't been set up yet.
Set up a Joint Committee (comprising govt, academics, civil society, other experts) to monitor the law's implementation and advise KPWKM.
The prior govt committed to this, but the Committee hasn't been set up yet.
First thing the Committee can do: review the "action plan" (already drafted by the govt) for the Bill's implementation.
Next the Committee can: develop "guidelines" for stakeholders (employers, unis, etc) on sexual harassment. The SH Act empowers KPWKM to issue these guidelines.
Next the Committee can: develop "guidelines" for stakeholders (employers, unis, etc) on sexual harassment. The SH Act empowers KPWKM to issue these guidelines.
(3) Resume Nat'l Strategic Plan in Handling Causes of #ChildMarriage
HARAPAN & MUDA committed to this. The Plan was adopted by HARAPAN in 2020 (timeline was 2020-2025) but stalled by Sheraton.
The Plan is multi-facetted (kpwkm.gov.my/kpwkm/uploads/…) - what can govt do right away?
HARAPAN & MUDA committed to this. The Plan was adopted by HARAPAN in 2020 (timeline was 2020-2025) but stalled by Sheraton.
The Plan is multi-facetted (kpwkm.gov.my/kpwkm/uploads/…) - what can govt do right away?
One thing the govt must to is: announce a revised timeline.
It may be unwise to say "2022-2027", as any delay would take this timeline beyond this election cycle.
At the same time, it may be unrealistic to set too short timelines for all "factors" and indicators in the Plan.
It may be unwise to say "2022-2027", as any delay would take this timeline beyond this election cycle.
At the same time, it may be unrealistic to set too short timelines for all "factors" and indicators in the Plan.
To get things started & devise a new timeline, the "Steering Committee" must be convened without delay.
This Steering Committee is part of the Child Marriage Strategic Plan. The Committee should include politicians, govt, civil society, academics, children & parents.
This Steering Committee is part of the Child Marriage Strategic Plan. The Committee should include politicians, govt, civil society, academics, children & parents.
The above are just the 3 commitments from the #GE15 manifestos.
There's much more the govt can do to end gender-based violence.
Most urgently, a revised #Budget2023 must include funding for gender-based violence services including: One Stop Crisis Centres, JKM, PDRM D11 & NGOs.
There's much more the govt can do to end gender-based violence.
Most urgently, a revised #Budget2023 must include funding for gender-based violence services including: One Stop Crisis Centres, JKM, PDRM D11 & NGOs.
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