We are excited to publish this REVOLUSIS special edition in conjunction with International Women's Day or Hari Wanita Sedunia. This special edition illustrates Vitya's, Violet's, Puteri's, Pen's and Tirana's experiences at the annual Women's March, and they are inspired by the real life documentation of discrimination and violence faced by women and girls at the … Continue reading Revolusis Edisi Khas Hari Wanita Sedunia
Towards Mapping Media Agents of Change for Gender Equality in Malaysia
KRYSS Network decided to undertake a research on “gender and media” in 2019 in view of the considerable freedom that media has begun to enjoy under the Pakatan Harapan government. This research, which was supported by UNESCO, and conducted in collaboration with the Institute of Journalists Malaysia, highlights how media is very sensitised and consciously … Continue reading Towards Mapping Media Agents of Change for Gender Equality in Malaysia
Voice, Visibility and Influence: Towards Mapping Media Agents of Change for Gender Equality in Malaysia
“Women in media” has been interrogated through research in many ways. Conventionally, it touches on the portrayal of women, women’s role and responsibilities, and the structural challenges faced by women journalists in media. As such, “voice”, “visibility” and “influence” of women can take many forms in media. However, little research can be found on how … Continue reading Voice, Visibility and Influence: Towards Mapping Media Agents of Change for Gender Equality in Malaysia
Extremism and The “Progressive” Extremist in Malaysia: Towards Understanding the Constructions of Masculinity and Femininity through the Collective and Its Ideology
This paper begins with an ideological analysis of “violent extremism” and “extremism”, and argues that to effectively prevent violent extremism, there is an urgent need to better understand and counter extremism. This paper makes a conscious distinction between “violent extremism” and “terrorism” and offers conceptual clarity on the definition of “extremism”, that is, as “actions, … Continue reading Extremism and The “Progressive” Extremist in Malaysia: Towards Understanding the Constructions of Masculinity and Femininity through the Collective and Its Ideology
On the Record: Violence Against Lesbians, Bisexual Women and Transgender Persons In Malaysia
It was in 2010 that the CEDAW Committee adopted two ground-breaking General Recommendations that clearly elaborated the human rights protections afforded to lesbians, bisexual women and transgender people under the UN Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). This included General Recommendation No.27 that recognised the multiple discriminations faced by … Continue reading On the Record: Violence Against Lesbians, Bisexual Women and Transgender Persons In Malaysia
Jin Chi’s Transformation
Tan Jin Chi (July 2016) bravely shares his internal transformation after reading Mata Hati Kita. As I ventured into the 3rd year of my law degree, I could really feel my passion in upholding and defending fundamental human rights. Women's rights is my favourite topic to talk about, I find myself constantly advocating and educating … Continue reading Jin Chi’s Transformation
Radio Interview with two of REVOLUSIS’s writers
Huda and Serene, two of REVOLUSIS's six writers who spoke with BFM89.9 on the need for girl-power narratives. Photocredit: BFM89.9
REVOLUSIS — a graphic novel because girls matter
REVOLUSIS is a populist graphic novel in Bahasa Malaysia for teenage girls that is centred on girl-power, that girls can do great things with the right support. A brainchild of Knowledge and Rights with Young people through Safer Spaces (KRYSS), The creative team behind REVOLUSIS comprise six feminist writers and a graphic novelist artist who … Continue reading REVOLUSIS — a graphic novel because girls matter
Mata Hati Kita
Mata Hati Kita took 24 first-person narratives of lesbians, bisexual women and transgender people into the public domain at a time when no one expected such a book to sit on the shelves of book stores around Malaysia. It was positively reviewed by Nik Abdul Razak who was then a member of the Islamic political party, … Continue reading Mata Hati Kita
BFM Interview
Our partner and co-founder, Angela M. Kuga Thas responded to BFM's questions on the backlash against the women's march in Kuala Lumpur that was held on 9 March 2019. Source: https://www.bfm.my/womens-march-lgbt-still-a-trump-card
