IWD 2024: Inspirational Journeys

Judith Loh-Koh, White Ribbon Campaign Chairman and former president of AWAM | Dr Easwary Hari Ramulu, President of SAWO Sabah

08-Mar-24 18:00

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It's International Women's Day, and we're marking it by speaking to activists who have been furthering the rights of women in Malaysia. First, Judith Loh-Koh, who is the chairman of the White Ribbon Campaign, as well as former honourary secretary and former president of AWAM, speaks about her decades-long work and activism in women's rights. And then we speak with Dr. Easwary Hari Ramulu about what SAWO Sabah does.

Image Credits: mentatdgt, Shutterstock

Produced by: Alia Zefri

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan

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Categories: Women in Business, international

Tags: IWD2024, women, women's rights, women issues,

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