South East Asia: Launch of WFD's methodology to address violence against women in politics (VAWP) | Westminster Foundation for Democracy

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Contributors

This seminar will introduce WFD’s trauma-informed, cyclical risk assessment framework designed to help political institutions reflect on and address systemic risks that perpetuate violence against women in politics (VAWP). The event will feature a keynote, methodology presentation, and a high-level panel discussion with regional stakeholders.

Format: Hybrid – in-person (Jakarta) and livestreamed online
Languages: English, with interpretation in Bahasa Indonesia and Thai
Zoom / livestream details: Will be emailed to registered participants closer to the event

Panel Speakers

Sangetha Jayakumar | Secretary of the Women’s Wing, People's Justice Party (PKR), Malaysia
Ulziisuren Jamsran | UN Women Representative for Indonesia and Liaison to ASEAN
Mardani Ali Sera, MP | Chairperson of the Committee for Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation (BKSAP), House of Representatives (DPR RI), Republic of Indonesia
Apinya Tissamana | Academic Officer (Expert Level), Office of Peace and Governance, King Prajadhipok’s Institute, Kingdom of Thailand

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