http://www.bangkit.net participate, cooperate, activate! Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:33:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Mini Arts Fest The Annexe Gallery, Central Market Annexe Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Sat 10 & Sun 11 Oct, 10.30am to 6pm Presented by Sisters In Islam and Centre For Independent Journalism Admission Free Sisters In Islam and Centre For Independent Journalism are proud to present the “Right To Read Festival”, a gala promoting creative ideas and independent thought, ... http://www.bangkit.net/2009/10/05/right-to-read-festival/ During the run-up to the 2008 General Elections, some political parties made promises to re-introduce the elections of local councillors – a right Malaysians enjoyed until the late 60s. As you are aware, having elected local councillors will aid in the practice of democratic governance by ensuring, inter alia, greater participation by the Rakyat ... http://www.bangkit.net/2009/10/05/public-forum-on-local-government-elections-now-later-or-never/ The Penan Support Group (PSG) would like to acknowledge the important role played by the Jawatankuasa Bertindak Peringkat Kebangsaan bagi Menyiasat Dakwaan Penderaan Seksual terhadap Wanita Kaum Penan di Sarawak (the Task Force) in the mission to ascertain and establish that the reported rapes of Penan women and girls by ... http://www.bangkit.net/2009/10/05/the-penan-support-group-responds-to-the-report-of-the-women-family-and-community-development-ministry-led-task-force-on-the-rape-of-penan-women-in-sarawak/ Sisters in Islam (SIS) is inviting applications for the following position. If you are passionate about advancing the rights of women in the country and believe in gender equality and human rights, please submit your application by 16th October 2009. POSITION: COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMME OFFICER The role of Communications Programme Officer is primarily ... http://www.bangkit.net/2009/10/03/sis-vacancy-communications-programme-officer/ As pressure for public accountability increases, the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) calls on the governments of the Federal and State administrations to immediately enact a Freedom of Information law to open up the information regime of public bodies. In commemorating the International Right to Know Day that has been ... http://www.bangkit.net/2009/09/28/cij-calls-on-governments-to-enact-foi-law/