Presenters: YB Teresa Kok and Ms Judith Koh
It has been said that to transform a society you first have to transform its politics. In Malaysia where politics is very much male-dominated, can women transform politics?
Women’s potential in the area of practical politics to promote a transformatory agenda that moves toward a vision that advances a gender responsive and inclusive democratic system is best represented by the down to earth and hardworking YB Teresa Kok, Member of Parliament for Seputeh cum Selangor senior executive councillor andstate assemblyman for Kinrara.
To hear the voice of women, it is important to understand their silence.
The All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) has for the past 20+ years been in the forefront of empowering Malaysian women. Ms Judith Koh, past president of AWAM gives insights on the role of women in influencing discourse and policy, and raising consciousness of women’s rights.
Both Teresa Kok and Judith Koh will also share some insights on their personal life journeys and how their Christian faith has helped them stay the course
Day/Time: Thursday, 25 June 2009. 7.30pm – 10 pm
Venue: Assumption Hall, Church of the Assumption, Petaling Jaya (next to Assunta Hospital)
Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
All are welcome!
This talk is organised by the Independent Christian Renewal Society (ICRS) of Malaysia under its ongoing monthly Spiritual Skills for Everyday Living (SSEL) programme. The next forum: “How Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) can Transform Society and Nation” is scheduled for July 23, 2009.
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