Who in civil society, over the past year, played the most important role in defending freedom of political participation and opening a greater space for social freedom and democracy? We shall find out tonight at the 2nd Civil Society Award ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH). No, the honoree… Continue reading Civil Society Award: Ordinary people, extraordinary feats
Category: Non Governmental Organisations
Citizen Think Tank
NGOs should change attitude and actions of ordinary people
Having been in the same room with kings, ministers and tycoons, I confess that not once have I felt impressed, privileged, or awed. But tonight I do. Tonight I am awed and inspired, because I am in the same room with so many good, ordinary people who do extraordinary things; women and men who risk… Continue reading NGOs should change attitude and actions of ordinary people
Problem won’t disappear even if mKini video clip does
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) based in New York has called on the Malaysian government to refrain from censoring or harassing independent websites.
Projek ‘Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia’ membuka tirai
Suatu pergerakan masyarakat majmuk yang dipelopori peguam hak asasi manusia Haris Ibrahim telah dilancarkan kelmarin di Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. Seramai lebih kurang 250 jemputan hadir di Rumah Anak Bangsa Malaysia untuk upacara pelancaran piagam ABM bersempena dengan Hari Malaysia. Acara petang semalam dimulakan dengan nyanyian lagu ‘Negaraku’, dan diikuti ucapan serta persembahan… Continue reading Projek ‘Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia’ membuka tirai
Sexual Violence against Penan Women and the Situation of Indigenous Peoples in Malaysia
16th September 2009 Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) Centre for Orang Asli Concerns (COAC) Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) Pusat KOMAS In the wake of the release of the report of the task force confirming allegations of sexual abuse of Penan women and girls, we – concerned citizens of this country –… Continue reading Sexual Violence against Penan Women and the Situation of Indigenous Peoples in Malaysia
42 Malaysian NGOs Boycott SUHAKAM’s Human Rights Day Event
Joint NGO Statement
Civil Society Joint Merdeka Message
The Cow-Head Lesson for Merdeka: Delegitimize Violence and Hatred We, the undersigned civil society organizations are shocked, angered and saddened by the “Cow-Head protest??? in Shah Alam last Friday, 28 August 09, against a proposed Hindu temple in Section 23 of the city. The carrying of the head of a freshly slaughtered cow, a sacred… Continue reading Civil Society Joint Merdeka Message
Perutusan Bersama Masyarakat Madani Sempena Kemerdekaan
Pengajaran Tentang Erti Sebenar Kemerdekaan Berhubung Kes “Kepala Lembu???: Penentangan Terhadap Keganasan dan Kebencian. Kami, organisasi masyarakat madani yang tertera di bawah berasa amat terkejut, sedih dan kecewa dengan “protes kepala lembu??? yang berlaku di Shah Alam pada hari Jumaat yang lalu, 28 Ogos 09, kerana menentang pembinaan kuil Hindu di Seksyen 23 bandaraya tersebut.… Continue reading Perutusan Bersama Masyarakat Madani Sempena Kemerdekaan
NGOs Call for Public Opposition to Illegal Power Seizure in Perak: Black 7 May 2009
The following is the press release issued by the coalition of civil society organizations protesting against the illegal seizure of power in Perak state. CPI joins in the call for all Malaysians to join in this symbolic but important demonstration of public repugnance and opposition to the BN-instigated move which strikes at the heart… Continue reading NGOs Call for Public Opposition to Illegal Power Seizure in Perak: Black 7 May 2009
Reform Suhakam by April or face downgrading (The Sun)
Published in www.suaram.net Friday, 25 July 2008 KUALA LUMPUR (July 25, 2008): The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has until April next year to buck up or lose its standing with the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions (ICC). A report prepared in April this year by the ICC’s Sub-Committee on Accreditation… Continue reading Reform Suhakam by April or face downgrading (The Sun)