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The Association of Women Lawyers  (also known as AWL)  is an organisation focused on the  promotion of the rights, welfare & professional development of women lawyers & law graduates in Malaysia. Its focus is to eliminate discrimination, ensure the full and equal participation of women lawyers & law graduates in the legal arena & related industries. Its aim is to ensure the attainment & full enjoyment of all rights for women from all walks of life based on principles of substantive equality.

Missions

 * To promote and enhance participation of women in all levels of judicial, legal & public institutions.


 * To provide education, gender sensitization & awareness in the legal arena & related industries.


 * To monitor laws, legislation, policies & practice directions & to advocate for reforms that promote equality & eradicate all forms of discrimination against women.


 * To promote the adoption & implementation of international human rights standards, principles & norms to all women in Malaysia.


 * To collaborate nationally, regionally & internationally with groups that share similar aims & objectives.


 * To liaise with other Women Lawyers Groups at national, regional & international levels.


 * To provide a professional & social network for women lawyers and law graduates in Malaysia.

Membership
Membership of AWL is open to any woman who is an advocate and solicitor or possesses a legal qualification. There are two other categories of membership. Women law students can become associate members but do not have the right to vote or hold office.