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WFD and its regional partners hosted a public seminar to launch its VAWP Methodology, a new resource designed to address violence against women in politics and foster inclusive political environments across Southeast Asia.
From advancing women's political participation in ASEAN countries to supporting democratic transitions in Bangsamoro and improving the information ecosystem in Taiwan, WFD's collaborative, locally-led approach is helping create more transparent, representative and sustainable democratic systems throughout the region.
During a WFD panel discussion, current and former female politicians shared experiences of gender-based violence. Malaysiakini covered the event.
The high and often growing costs that individuals bear in seeking and maintaining political office are excluding people from politics, fuelling corruption, and fundamentally reshaping the way in which citizens and their elected representatives interact.
The Gender Safety Assessment Tool Co-creation Workshop brought together voices that embody resilience and leadership in the fight against violence against women in politics (VAWP).
Democracy is a tool to solve real-world problems and make change that positively impacts billions of lives. In episode 1 of our democracy success stories series, Budgeting for all in Malaysia, we tell the story of how gender-responsive budgeting is helping to improve lives in Malaysia.
WFD works with local partners to promote women's political leadership worldwide. WFD is focused on creating an inclusive and supportive environment in the ASEAN region that enables politically active women to participate in and assume leadership roles in national, local, and regional politics.
On Tuesday 24 May 2022, select members of a visiting delegation from the Malaysian Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) on Women, Children, and Social Development visited WFD’s new offices for meetings related to gender equality, data and budgeting.
Over 100 people from all backgrounds – local and community organisations, business, academia and politics – attended a WFD conference, pledging to do more to champion women’s rights in Malaysia.
