Women's Candidacy Initiative (WCI) strongly condemns the violence and aggression demonstrated by the disruptive participants of the dialogue between the Selangor government and Section 23 Shah Alam residents on 5 September 2009. The creation of spaces and processes for open dialogue is a key principle of democratic participation. However, these individuals are aiming to shut down dialogue and push for decision-making in their favour through intimidation, aggression and threats of violence. WCI clearly and incontrovertibly reject such tactics and behaviour in democratic processes.
Video short on the impact of CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women) in Malaysia
The Women’s Candidacy Initiative promotes civil society and women’s rights in Malaysia.