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Conversation with the Children’s Commissioner

Prof Dato’ Noor Aziah Mohd Awal, Children’s Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM)

22-Nov-19 15:35

Conversation with the Children’s Commissioner

Prof Dato’ Noor Aziah Mohd Awal is 3 months into her role as Children’s Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM). She recently met with approximately 40 civil society organisations comprising of academicians, medical practitioners, lawyers and NGOs who expressed their views and recommendations on issues relating to children, in order to structure her future work. We spoke to her about what needs to be immediately addressed in enforcing child rights in Malaysia.

Produced by: Sumitra Selvaraj

Presented by: Sumitra Selvaraj


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