Malaysia Care Economy Forum 2.0: Caregiving in a Caring Society
Professor Sharifah Hapsah provided leadership through NCWO in convening the second Malaysia Care Economy Forum. The forum addressed professionalisation of care work, career pathways for caregivers, accessible care services and recognition of the disproportionate share of unpaid and underpaid care undertaken by women. The published source confirms her leadership presence at the forum alongside national […]
International Women’s Day Forum 2024: Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress in Malaysia
Professor Sharifah Hapsah represented NCWO’s leadership at this national and international forum on investing in women and accelerating progress towards gender equality. The forum brought together government representatives, members of the diplomatic community, the United Nations, civil society and other stakeholders. The official United Nations record recognises NCWO as a co-host and identifies Professor Sharifah […]
Strengthening the Care Economy within Malaysia MADANI
Professor Sharifah Hapsah delivered a keynote address on strengthening the Care Economy within the Malaysia MADANI framework. The address placed childcare, eldercare, healthcare, education and community support within a broader national system of social and economic development. Her leadership perspective connected investment in care services with women’s workforce participation, family wellbeing, social protection and the […]
Asia-Pacific Care Economy Forum
Professor Sharifah Hapsah represented NCWO at this Asia-Pacific forum, which convened policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, civil-society leaders and international organisations to advance an inclusive Care Economy. The forum contributed an Asia-Pacific perspective to wider international discussions on strengthening care policies and movements for care justice. The official record confirms Professor Sharifah Hapsah’s leadership participation but does […]
International Women’s Day Forum 2023: Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Malaysia MADANI
Professor Sharifah Hapsah provided NCWO’s leadership at the International Women’s Day Forum on gender equality and women’s empowerment within the Malaysia MADANI framework. The forum addressed women’s rights, institutional reform, discrimination, women’s agency and the need to prevent regression in previously achieved gains. The United Nations record acknowledges Professor Sharifah Hapsah and NCWO’s role in […]
Forum Kepimpinan Politik Wanita Pasca PRU15: Melangkah Ke Hadapan
Professor Sharifah Hapsah delivered the opening address and contributed to the forum’s concluding way forward following Malaysia’s 15th General Election, advocating for at least 30 per cent female political representation.
Forum Kepimpinan Wanita dalam Politik
Professor Sharifah Hapsah delivered an opening appeal for political parties to nominate women as at least 30 per cent of their candidates in the 15th General Election. The forum brought together leaders from major political parties and produced a resolution calling for higher participation by women in politics and legislative bodies. One of its outcomes […]
Keynote Address to the Selangor State Women’s Council 2022: Fair Together—Facing Post-Pandemic
Professor Sharifah Hapsah delivered the keynote address for the Selangor State Women’s Council engagement session under the theme “Fair Together: Facing Post-Pandemic.”
Women Leadership Programme: Building Future Leaders
Professor Sharifah Hapsah delivered the closing address at a national webinar attended by more than 300 emerging and experienced women leaders. The programme addressed women’s rights, leadership challenges, diversity, engagement, networking, mental wellbeing and the sharing of leadership experiences. Her closing address reinforced the importance of sustained efforts to identify, prepare and support future generations […]
Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and the National Council of Women’s Organisations Malaysia
Professor Sharifah Hapsah represented NCWO at the signing of a formal memorandum of understanding with UKM. The partnership strengthened collaboration in research, leadership development, advocacy and programmes relating to women’s advancement. The event reflected her leadership in connecting civil-society organisations with universities and building an institutional foundation for sustained work on women’s leadership and gender […]