Irene Fernandez

Irene Fernandez ( born April 18, 1946 in Malaysia, † March 31, 2014 in Serdang, Malaysia ) was co-founder and director of the non-governmental organization Tenaganita in Malaysia. This organization is committed to the rights of migrant workers. Irene Fernandez, which is also the human rights group SUARAM co-founded ( "Voice of the Malaysian people " ) and the Asian Forum on Women, Law and Development, until her death was vice - chairman of the Women's wing of the opposition party " Parti Keadilan Rakyat " (People's Justice Party ).

Awards and Honors

  • 2005: Right Livelihood Award for their efforts to combat violence against women and the exploitation of migrant workers in Malaysia
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