Women called to share gender discrimination at work via website: WAO

PETALING JAYA: The Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) is calling on women who have experienced gender discrimination at work to share their stories through a website invisiblewomen.com.my
Its president Carol Chin said in a statement that women should share their stories "to show how widespread gender discrimination is – and why we need better laws.
"Currently, there is no law that specifically prohibits gender discrimination in the private sector.
"Our end goal is to advocate for a Gender Equality Act, which would protect against gender discrimination. We need the public's input and support to push for this Act.
"When we share our stories, we also find that we're not alone. We create a sense of solidarity. Think of this campaign as a #MeToo for gender discrimination," she said, adding that an individual can submit using a pseudonym.
She cited a WAO survey which showed that 40% of pregnant women experience discrimination at work.
"We now want to put stories to this statistic, to show the tangible impact of gender discrimination on women's lives," she said.
The result of these stories will culminate in an art exhibition which features women's stories from March 8 to 18 at the White Box Theatre, Publika.
The campaign is supported by the British High Commission.