MWGF 2020: 'Malaysia's Women & Girls at the Heart of COVID-19 Recovery.' https://www.facebook.com/UNFPAMalaysia/
Thu, 17 Dec
|Online Event
MWGF aims to be the bridge that connects the public, civil society and policy stakeholders in rapidly advancing the necessary social, economic and political solutions needed for Malaysia’s women & girls.
Time & Location
17 Dec 2020, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm MYT
Online Event
About the event
The inaugural Malaysia Women & Girls Forum (MWGF) is themed "Malaysia's Women & Girls at the Heart of the COVID-19 Recovery". The COVID-19 pandemic has not only impacted the socio-economic aspects of Malaysia but it has also revealed fundamental gaps when it comes to the welfare and wellbeing of the countries women & girls. Making up over half the population along with the highest levels of graduates, Malaysia's women can play an instrumental part in guiding and speeding up Malaysia's recovery. In order to make this a reality, it is important to concentrate on bridging gaps in terms of, social & policy reforms, legislation, Sexual & reproductive health rights, awareness as well as strategic funding.