BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The Department of Women’s Development (JPW) is stepping up efforts to address violence against women through advocacy programmes, early intervention and recovery support to raise public awareness and help victims obtain protection and rebuild their lives.
General : JPW Steps Up Efforts To Address Violence Against Women Through Ongoing Programmes
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- “We also seek to empower them legally, including by explaining the actions they can take and the assistance available,” she told reporters after officiating the EVAW programme in conjunction with the Penang-level Eliminate Violence Against Women programme here today.
- The programme, organised by JPW through the Penang Women’s Development Office (PPWN), was attended by 260 participants.
- Nancy said the Aku Wanita@KRT programme had reached 4,899 participants, while 322 individuals had received support through K-Chat psychological intervention sessions as of Sept 26.
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