Zainah Anwar

Zainah Anwar is a Malaysian political figure and activist who led the ‘Sisters in Islam’ NGO for two decades. Anwar was associated with the Institute of Strategic and International Studies think tank (1986-91, 94-96) and in the early 1990s was Chief Programme Officer in the Political Affairs Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.

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Sisters in Islam

Sisters in Islam is a Malaysian NGO founded in 1988 and focusing its work on promoting the rights of women in the framework of both Islamic and universal human rights. The organisation was led for two decades by the prominent Malaysian activist Zainah Anwar.

Zainah Anwar

Political Affairs Division

The Political Affairs Division (PAD) is the section of the Commonwealth Secretariat that coordinates activities between the Commonwealth, its member country governments and partner international organisations. It focuses its work on the prevention or resolution of political conflict at the invitation of a member country, and also supports the development of democratic processes and institutions.

Institute of Strategic and International Studies

The Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia was established in 1983 as an autonomous, not-for-profit research organisation and has become one of Malaysia’s most influential think tanks, especially respected on issues of diplomacy and foreign affairs.

Commonwealth Secretariat

The Commonwealth Secretariat is the principal inter-governmental body of the Commonwealth, responsible for promoting cooperation between members. Founded in 1965.

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