2016

malaysia scoping study on climate change and srhr

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The study seeks to investigate the possible linkages and opportunities for action on climate change in connection with sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Malaysia with a focus on voices from the indigenous women of Sarawak. These discussions illustrates how these perceptions are shaped and if, it supports or undermine women’s concerns as well as leadership in climate change issues.

The investigation towards the key questions was conducted through interviews, discussions and observation from these activities. The study primarily used secondary data from reports, statistics, social media platforms such blogs and Facebook sites particularly of specialised NGOs. A community consultation was organised in Sarawak with indigenous women leaders to hear the voices of affected communities. Sarawak was chosen as it is one of the states with a high population of indigenous communities with more than 40 sub- ethnic groups whose resilience are at risk from increased vulnerability due to the extensive land-use changes and climate change.

The hypothesis of this scoping study is that issues of knowledge, resilience and vulnerability are gendered by norms in society. This affects the recognition of climate-related issues including the coping strategies of impacted communities. The framework of analysis used is an adaption of the PATH Framework (PFPI, 2015, Figure 2, p.10) developed from D’Agnes and Margoluis (2007, Figure 3, p.23). This framework provides the inter-linkages of population, health, environment and climate change factors, that ultimately affect people’s livelihoods, in particular how persistent gender inequalities reduces women’s participation in decision making and climate change dialogues. The framework provides insights faced by the participants through their lived experiences. This is important as this process also identifies the entry points for the advocacy needs and priorities for advocacy.

Vietnam

  • Centre for Creative Initiatives in Health and Population (CCIHP)

Indonesia

  • Aliansi Satu Visi (ASV);
  • CEDAW Working Group;
  • Hollaback! Jakarta;
  • Institut Kapal Perempuan;
  • Kalyanamitra;
  • Komnas Perempuan;
  • Remaja Independen Papua/Independent Youth
    Forum Papua (FRIP/IYFP);
  • Perkumpulan Keluarga Berencana Indonesia (PKBI);
  • Perkumpulan Lintas Feminis Jakarta;
  • Perkumpulan Pamflet Generasi;
  • RUTGERS Indonesia;
  • Sanggar SWARA;
  • Women on Web;
  • Yayasan Kesehatan Perempuan (YKP); 
  • YIFOS Indonesia

Maldives

  • Hope for Women
  • Society for Health Education (SHE)
malaysia scoping study on climate change and srhr

The study seeks to investigate the possible linkages and opportunities for action on climate change in connection with sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Malaysia with a focus on voices from the indigenous women of Sarawak. These discussions illustrates how these perceptions are shaped and if, it supports or undermine women’s concerns as well as leadership in climate change issues.

The investigation towards the key questions was conducted through interviews, discussions and observation from these activities. The study primarily used secondary data from reports, statistics, social media platforms such blogs and Facebook sites particularly of specialised NGOs. A community consultation was organised in Sarawak with indigenous women leaders to hear the voices of affected communities. Sarawak was chosen as it is one of the states with a high population of indigenous communities with more than 40 sub- ethnic groups whose resilience are at risk from increased vulnerability due to the extensive land-use changes and climate change.

The hypothesis of this scoping study is that issues of knowledge, resilience and vulnerability are gendered by norms in society. This affects the recognition of climate-related issues including the coping strategies of impacted communities. The framework of analysis used is an adaption of the PATH Framework (PFPI, 2015, Figure 2, p.10) developed from D’Agnes and Margoluis (2007, Figure 3, p.23). This framework provides the inter-linkages of population, health, environment and climate change factors, that ultimately affect people’s livelihoods, in particular how persistent gender inequalities reduces women’s participation in decision making and climate change dialogues. The framework provides insights faced by the participants through their lived experiences. This is important as this process also identifies the entry points for the advocacy needs and priorities for advocacy.

Morocco

  • Association Marocaine de Planification Familiale (AMPF),
  • Morocco Family Planning Association

India

  • CommonHealth;
  • Love Matters India;
  • Pravah;
  • Rural Women’s Social Education Centre (RUWSEC);
  • SAHAYOG;
  • Sahaj;
  • Sahiyo;
  • SAMA – Resource Group for Women and Health;
  • WeSpeakOut;
  • The YP Foundation (TYPF)

Lao PDR

  • Lao Women’s Union;
  • The Faculty of Postgraduate Studies at the University of Health
    Sciences (UHS)

Sri Lanka

  • Bakamoono;
  • Women and Media Collective (WMC),
  • Youth Advocacy Network – Sri Lanka (YANSL)

Malaysia

  • Federation of Reproductive Health Associations of Malaysia (FRHAM);
  • Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG);
  • Justice for Sisters (JFS);
  • Reproductive Health Association of
    Kelantan (ReHAK);
  • Reproductive Rights Advocacy Alliance Malaysia (RRAAM);
  • Sisters in Islam (SIS)

Maldives

  • Hope for Women;
  • Society for Health Education (SHE)

Myanmar

  • Colourful Girls Organization;
  • Green Lotus Myanmar

Nepal

  • Beyond Beijing Committee (BBC);
  • Blind Youth Association of Nepal;
  • Blue Diamond Society (BDS);
  • Nepalese Youth for Climate Action (NYCA);
  • Visible Impact;
  • Women’s Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC);
  • YPEER Nepal;
  • YUWA

Pakistan

  • Aahung, Centre for Social Policy Development (CSPD);
  • Forum for Dignity Initiative (FDI);
  • Gravity Development Organization; Green Circle Organization;
  • Indus Resources Center (IRC);
  • Idara-e-Taleem-O-Aaghai (ITA);
  • Rehnuma – Family Planning Association Pakistan;
  • Shelter
    Participatory Organisation;
  • Shirkat Gah;
  • The Enlight Lab

Philippines

  • Democratic Socalist Women of the Philippines (DSWP);
  • Galang;
  • Healthcare Without Harm;
  • Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities;
  • Likhaan Centre for Women’s Health;
  • Nisa UI Haqq Fi Bangsamoro;
  • PATH Foundation Inc. (PFPI);
  • Women’s Global Network for
    Reproductive Rights (WGNRR)

Singapore

  • End Female Genital Cutting Singapore
  • Reproductive Rights (WGNRR)

Mongolia

  • MONFEMNET National Network