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Courageous. Resilient. Committed.

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The Association of Women Lawyers (AWL) has been championing the rights, welfare, and professional development of women lawyers and law graduates in Malaysia since 1982.

WHO WE ARE

AWL is a non-partisan, non-profit association committed to advancing gender equality in the legal profession and in Malaysian society. We believe that women lawyers are uniquely positioned to drive legal reform, protect the rights of the vulnerable, and model the kind of principled advocacy that the profession demands.
 

Through our programmes, our partnerships, and our public advocacy, we work to ensure that every woman in the legal profession has the support, the networks, and the platform she deserves.

OUR MISSIONS

  • Advance the participation and representation of women at all levels within the judiciary, the legal profession, and public institutions.
  • Provide education, promote gender sensitivity, and raise awareness on issues affecting women in the law and related sectors.
  • Monitor laws, policies, and practice directions, and advocate for reforms that uphold equality and eliminate discrimination.
  • Champion the adoption and enforcement of international human rights standards for all women in Malaysia.
  • Collaborate with national, regional, and international organisations that share our values.
  • Build a strong professional and social network for women lawyers and law graduates across Malaysia.

    • CURRENT LEADERSHIP [2025 - 2027]

    President: Jasmine Wong Kah Man

    Vice President: Denise Lim
    Secretary: Cindy Low
    Assistant Secretary: Fiona Bodipalar
    Treasurer: Azira Zainal Abidin
    Assistant Treasurer: Voon Su Huei
    Committee Members: 
    • Daniella Zulkifili
    • Meera Samanther
    • Sheena Gurbakhash
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