No one deserves to be abused.
Violence against a woman is a crime, and a violation of her human rights. Men must be held responsible for their violence.
Violence against women is about power and control
Violence Against Women is deeply embedded in all cultures, so much so that millions of women consider it a way of life.
We can end violence against women!
Violence Against Women is deeply embedded in all cultures, so much so that millions of women consider it a way of life.
About UsWAO opened Malaysia’s first Refuge for abused women and their children in 1982. We offer shelter, telephone counselling and face to face counselling for hundreds of women every year. Read more about:
Our Current CampaignThe You Can Make a Difference (MAD) Now! campaign aims to increase public awareness of domestic violence and raise funds so that WAO can keep providing assistance to abused women and their children. For more information, click here or browse through the Latest News pages on our website. |
Do you need help?Call the WAO helpline: +6 03 7956 3488
You can also call Talian Nur: 15999 You can send us an email (not for urgent inquiries): wao@po.jaring.my Some quick links to information about violence against women:
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