A Global Civil Society statement in defence of the UN & Multilateralism The OKU Rights Matter Project joined in endorsing the global civil society statement urging defence of the United Nations as the global architecture for multilateralis 1,200+ Feminist Civil…
The coalition SUARA16% advocates for amending Malaysia’s Persons with Disabilities Act, citing that free education alone does not ensure access to higher education for disabled individuals. Despite acknowledging barriers in school systems, current education plans lack concrete reforms. The act requires strengthening to enforce rights and enhance inclusion of persons with disabilities in education.
The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) NG Lai-Thin of The OKU Rights Matter Project was part of the initial working group on drafting the Disability-inclusive Language Guidelines. The drafting of the Guidelines is the initiative of The…
Press Items that Illustrate Challenges to Accessing Justice: Case of Deaf Grab (e-hailing service) Driver Form RCI to probe assaults linked to royalty, Latheefa says, by MalaysiaKini, 26 October 2024 While Ong waits for justice, PM recalls being subjected to…
Project Lily: First Light support initiative announcement. It is a Psychological First Aid (PFA) service to support Malaysian disability community in response to the recent school violence and safety issues in the country.
Reflections on the meaning of power in disability advocacy in the Malaysian OKU community.
Reflections on the meaning of power in disability advocacy in the Malaysian OKU community.
Awareness on Gender-disability intersectionality for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign in 2024.
Reference notes on women and girls with disabilities and gender-disability-ageing intersectionality to support strategic advocacy for Beijing+30 Review on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the global bill of rights for women equality.
Ensuring Opportunities are Equitable: The Importance of Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities Ensuring equitable opportunities for persons with disabilities is a fundamental aspect of a just and inclusive society. One crucial mechanism for achieving this is through the provision…
Bridging Gaps by Advocating for Disability Rights in Malaysia The Malaysian journey towards inclusivity and equality for persons with disabilities has seen progress in recent years. However, there still exist gaps to be bridged for the more meaningful participation and…
