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ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN LAWYERS
Welcome to Our Home
The Association of Women Lawyers (AWL) is responsible for the promotion of the rights, welfare & professional development of women lawyers & law graduates in Malaysia.
Our focus is to eliminate discrimination & ensure the full & equal participation of women lawyers & law graduates in the legal arena & related industries.
We aim to ensure the attainment & full enjoyment of all rights for women from all walks of like based on principles of substantive equality.
OUR MISSIONS
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To advance the participation and representation of women at all levels within the judiciary, legal profession, and public institutions.
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To provide education, promote gender sensitivity, and raise awareness on issues affecting women within the legal field and related sectors.
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To monitor laws, policies, legislation, and practice directions, and to advocate for legal and policy reforms that uphold equality and eliminate all forms of discrimination against women.
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To promote the adoption, implementation, and enforcement of international human rights standards, principles, and norms for all women in Malaysia.
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To collaborate with national, regional, and international organisations that share similar goals and values.
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To engage and build relationships with women lawyers’ groups at the national, regional, and international levels.
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To foster a strong professional and social network for women lawyers and law graduates across Malaysia.
AWL Exco 2025/2026
President:
Jasmine Wong Kah Man
Vice President:
Denise Lim
Secretary:
Cindy Low
Assistant Secretary:
Keerthana Sandrasegaran
Treasurer:
Zainurazira Zainal Abidin (Azira)
Assistant Treasurer:
Voon Su Huei
Committee Members:
Daniella Zulkifili
Meera Samanther
Fiona Bodipalar
Co-opted Committee Members:
Sheena Gurbakhash
Santhi Latha
Eleanor Roosevelt
"A woman is like a tea-bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water"