DIGITAL ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
Technology is meant to connect us, but for many women and girls it has become another space where harassment, stalking, bullying, and threats happen every day. From unwanted messages and image-based abuse to doxing, hate speech, and GPS tracking online violence has real-life consequences. Let’s create a digital world where women and girls can participate …
DOMESTIC WORK IS REAL WORK
Behind every smoothly running household is a worker whose labour enables others to pursue their jobs and daily lives. Despite this, domestic workers’ skills, contributions, and expertise are among the least recognised.
Workshop: The Importance of Understanding Women Workers’ Rights in Malaysia
Previous Next In observance of the 16 Days of Activism, Persatuan Sahabat Wanita Selangor (PSWS) organized a workshop focused on women workers’ rights. Understanding these rights is essential, as it empowers women to identify and address economic violence a form of harm that is frequently overlooked. Economic violence for many women workers can manifest in …
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Domestic worker: Can unionisation lead to improved work condition in the domestic work sector
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Expert Group Meeting “Strengthening Malaysian trade unions as part of strengthening democracy in Malaysia” Capitalising on Law Reforms and National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 2025-2030
Persatuan Sahabat Wanita Selangor, in collaboration with LLRC, organised an Expert Group Meeting: “Strengthening Malaysian Trade Unions as Part of Strengthening Democracy in Malaysia ”Capitalising on Law Reforms and the NAPBHR 2025–2030 in conjunction with the 16 Days of Activism campaign. Malaysia’s new NAPBHR 2025–2030 marks a key milestone for labor rights, especially freedom of …
Story Lab One: Women Workers’ Rights Through The Eyes of Religion (Hinduism)
Are you someone who believes your faith is connected to social justice? Do you believe stories can spark real change? Then this Story Lab is for YOU. Online Session: 4 December 2025 In-Person Story Lab: 13 December 2025 Application Deadline: 29 November 2025 Join us as we explore Hinduism, justice and women’s rights through storytelling. Scan the …
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International Day for Elimination of violence against women
25 November is the International Day for Elimination of violence against women. PSWS would like the opportunity to highlight economic violence which women particularly those who engage in precarious/casual work. They face severe economic violence, a form of non-physical gender-based violence (GBV), which remains a significant obstacle to women’s empowerment. While economic freedom enables women …
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SELF CARE
SELF CARE: cARE FOR YOURSELF In today’s fast paced world, we often dedicate ourselves to others, whether through work, family or community without taking time for ourselves. While selflessness is valued, neglecting our own needs can lead to burnout and exhaustion. To add, many of us still view self care as luxury despite the opposite …
Understanding Sexual Harassment
Understanding and Addressing Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment, as defined in Section 22 of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, encompasses any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that can be spoken, unspoken, visual, gestural, or physical. It is directed at an individual and reasonably perceived as offensive, demeaning, or harmful to their well-being. According to Section 2 of the Employment …