Believe victims, don't blame them


When a victims of violence speaks up about the abuse or harassment they face, believe them and support them. Photo: 123rf.com

The Women and Family and Community Development Ministry has urged all Malaysians to stand up and speak out about violence against women and girls.

To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW), the ministry is calling all Malaysians to wear orange (the official colour of the campaign) and support victims of violence and encourage them to come forward and report incidences of violence they have experienced.

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