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The image is in two parts. On the left is the black and white “Make the Right Real in Malaysia” logo of The OKU Rights Matter website. To the right of the logo is a photo: Beatrice Leong, Malaysian woman documentary filmmaker, stands in front of her community at the Autistic Pride Day Get-Together, Taman Tugu, June 2023. Beatrice, with a neat black fringe over her eyes and hair swept up in a top curl, is dressed in a black polo shirt and khaki pants. Beatrice holds a white placard with handwritten text (black font): I AM AUTISTIC (Very large font size) ALSO A WOMAN (the remaining text in large font) A FEMINIST AN ACTIVIST A HUMAN

Reflections on Power, Advocacy, and What’s Next for Our OKU Community in Malaysia

Beatrice Leong reflects on her five-year journey of advocacy for the OKU community in Malaysia, driven by anger and a desire for meaningful change. She emphasizes the need for collective leadership, courage, and accountability within the community to overcome fragmentation and create a transformative future. Together, they must confront fear and demand justice.
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The image is in two parts. On the left is the black and white “Make the Right Real in Malaysia” logo of The OKU Rights Matter website. To the right of the logo is a photo: Beatrice Leong, Malaysian woman documentary filmmaker, stands in front of her community at the Autistic Pride Day Get-Together, Taman Tugu, June 2023. Beatrice, with a neat black fringe over her eyes and hair swept up in a top curl, is dressed in a black polo shirt and khaki pants. Beatrice holds a white placard with handwritten text (black font): I AM AUTISTIC (Very large font size) ALSO A WOMAN (the remaining text in large font) A FEMINIST AN ACTIVIST A HUMAN

16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign running from November 25 to December 10, initiated in 1991. It seeks to combat violence against women and girls, demanding accountability from leaders. In 2024, Malaysia’s AIDA promotes inclusiveness for women and girls with disabilities, enhancing awareness and fostering meaningful change.
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The image shows the “Make the Right Real in Malaysia” logo of The OKU Rights Matter website and a protest by a group of disabled people holding placards for disability rights for people in Malaysia

Reference notes on WGD and gender-disability-ageing intersectionality

The content addresses the visibility of women with disabilities in the Beijing+30 review, marking three significant Asia-Pacific meetings in November 2024. It highlights their involvement in the drafting of an Asia-Pacific declaration and presents reference notes by The OKU Rights Matter Project on gender-disability-ageing intersectionality to support strategic advocacy efforts.
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The image shows the “Make the Right Real in Malaysia” logo of The OKU Rights Matter website and an image of two smiling brothers, the older with his right hand over the right shoulder of the younger one with spinal muscular atrophy and using a wheelchair.

Ensuring Opportunities are Equitable: The Importance of Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities

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…
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