Backlash Against Women S Day March Distracts From Key Demands




Organisers of yesterday's International Women's Day march have restated their five key demands amid the backlash over the presence of LGBT participants in the demonstration

Contrary to the moral panic “instigated by the media, and amplified by the political opportunism by individuals in positions of authority", organisers said, the International Women's Day march calls for:• Ending violence based on gender and sexual orientation;• Banning child marriages;• Ensuring women's rights and freedom to make choices over their own bodies and lives;• Ensuring a dignified minimum wage of RM1,800; and• Destroying patriarchy and building a genuine democracy at all levels of society
More than 300 people had gathered in downtown Kuala Lumpur for the Women's March yesterday, including members of the LGBT community and those in solidarity
While there were shouts of "Jangan kacau LGBT (Leave the LGBT community alone)" and "Hidup LGBT (Long live LGBT)" during the demonstration, the speeches had focused on the five key demands
The presence of the LGBT community at the Women's March has been criticised by several politicians, including de facto Islamic Affairs Minister Mujahid Yusof Rawa and Wanita Umno chief Noraini Ahmad
Diversity of voicesIn a statement today, the organisers said there was a rich diversity of voices at the march that represented concerns of women from all sections of society, who spoke clearly and loudly about their realities and vision for a better nation
“This included women from Sarawak who demanded equal access to maternal healthcare, and shared the tragic story of Kam Agong who lost her life due to medical negligence after delivering her eighth child
Harapan OKU member Naziaty Mohd Yaacob spoke of the challenges faced by women and girls with disabilities, including in gaining recognition and access to justice for gender-based violence
“Representatives from Orang Asli women demanded equal access and control over their land and resources, while representatives of young women demanded the right to comprehensive education on gender equality and sexual rights to address the root causes of gender-based violence.”“There was also an overwhelming collective demand for increasing the minimum wage to RM1,800, in recognition of the fact that most low-income earners are women,” the statement read
'Bordering on incitement'Organisers said the importance of these realities and demands were entirely sidelined by the media and attackers of the march, with disproportionate attention being paid to singling out the presence of LGBT participants
“This borders on incitement to hatred and violence towards a section of Malaysian society who are already at risk and facing multiple forms of discrimination
“We strongly reject such a move, and the continued escalation of this hostile and aggressive treatment. A healthy democracy rests on the full and equal participation by all levels of society. ”The organisers reminded the government that it is their duty to defend this basic principle, particularly those who are marginalised in society
It said the government cannot be selective in carrying out this duty to only particular groups of women, but must apply this to all regardless of ethnicity, age, ability, location, gender or sexuality
“This includes not only lesbian, bisexual, intersex, queer and transwomen, but also indigenous women, young women, women domestic workers, women with disabilities, rural women, single women, heterosexual women and more.
“The specific and deliberate non-recognition of LBTIQ women acts as an attempt to exclude and erase an entire segment of the population of women. Without such an intersectional and inclusive approach, all of our measures towards building a more peaceful, harmonious and developed nation will be hampered,” organisers said
“We call for reason, restraint, openness and respect by all parties who are currently launching a campaign of hate and aggression towards the march
"(Let's) instead celebrate this International Women's Day March event as one that united women – and others – across a diversity of experiences, concerns and regions for a more inclusive, just and democratic Malaysia.” - Mkini

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