Santhi Latha

Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the 5th International Women Lawyers Conference. It is truly an honour to stand here today, not just as the current President of the Association of Women Lawyers, but as someone who has personally grown through this community. I still remember joining AWL years ago, knowing only a handful of people, unsure of what to expect, and wondering whether I truly belonged in a room filled with such accomplished women. Whenever I doubted myself, these women were always...

So much has already been said, and so well said by Jasmine and Anand, I will share from slightly different perspectives, it may be a repeat of some earlier ideas but the rule of law mandates that it forms my mantra. So here it goes. My congratulations and thanks to the Association of Women Lawyers for this 5 series. I am sure there will be 6, 7 and more. My association with AWL goes a long way back, perhaps even before some of you were born. Let me welcome you to Bangunan Sulaiman which I...

We must improve existing laws to cater to Persons with Disabilities (PwD) to ensure that they are able to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. PwD face unique challenges in many aspects of their lives, including education, employment, transportation, housing, and access to public services. Without adequate legal protections and safeguards, PwD are excluded from participating fully in society and face discrimination and barriers to accessing basic goods and services. By...