SEA Women’s Leadership Conference
Women, Peace
& Security
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Malaysia is taking an important step by developing its first National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS). This plan supports the country’s commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and aims to include women in peacebuilding, national security, and disaster response. The conference brings together the government, civil society, and international partners to start building this plan together.
The SEAWLC is a high-level international conference aligned with the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda, marking nearly 25 years since UNSCR 1325. It aims to bring together global leaders, peace practitioners, and civil society to advance women’s roles in peacebuilding and security.
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Programme
| 7:30AM | Registration & Welcome Coffee |
8:45AM - 9:30AM | Inaugural Session: National Anthem - Negaraku Welcome and Special Remarks Madam Nurul Izzah Anwar Executive Chairperson, POLITY Officiating Address H.E. Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr.) Johari bin Abdul Speaker of the Malaysian Parliament Video Montage - End Of Officiating Address Opening Keynote H.E. Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy binti shukri Minister of Women, Family and Community Development |
9:30AM - 9:45AM | Coffee/Tea Break |
10:00AM - 11:00AM | Session 01 : Advancing Economic Security through WPS Moderator : Dr. Amjad Rabi Social Security Economist, Advisor to POLITY Panellists: Mr. Arsjad Rasjid Chair of the Board of Trustees, Indonesian Business Council (IBC) H.E. Koung Sorita Secretary of State, Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Cambodia H.E. Rosario Manalo Philippine Representative, AICHR H.E. Datuk Dr. Maziah Che Yusoff Secretary-General, Ministry of Women, Family & Community Development (MWFCD) |
11:00AM - 12:00PM | Session 02 : Peace Begins at Home - Women’s Role in Combating Domestic Violence Moderator : Ms. Ivy Josiah Convener Women's Tribunal Malaysia Panellists: H.E. Amb. Wesaka Puja Executive Director, ASEAN-IPR. Tan Sri Prof. Dr. Noorul Ainur Chairman, UCYP University;Prof., Jeffrey Sachs Centre Sunway University Brig. Gen. Dato' Fadzillah Abdullah (RMAF, Ret.) Independent Non Executive Director, Capital A | Former Military Aviator & WPS Champion Dr. Gloria Jumamil-Mercado Vice Chair, National Women’s Peace Table, Philippines | Former Deputy Cabinet Secretary |
12:05PM - 1:00PM | Midpoint Keynote |
1:00PM - 2:15PM | Lunch and Networking and Zuhr Prayer |
2:30PM | Session Reconvenes |
2:35PM - 3:30PM | Session 3: Leading Peace and Relief in Times of Crisis Moderator: Madam Nurul Izzah Anwar Executive Chairperson, POLITY
Panellists: Prof. Tan Sri Dr. Jemilah Mahmood (Online) Exec. Director, Sunway Centre for Planetary Health H.E. Nongnuth Phetcharatana Thailand Representative for ASEAN Women for Peace Registry Brig Gen (Dr) Normah binti Haji Samsuri Chairman, Women’s Development Study Committee, Malaysian Armed Forces Ms. Beatrice Leong Gender-Disability Activist |
3:30PM - 3:40PM | Conclusion and key takeaways The Honorable Yeoh Bee Yin Chair, Parliamentary Special Select Committee of Women, Children and Community Development |
3:40PM - 3:55PM | Closing Remarks and Way Forward: Closing Keynote: The Future of SEA Women Leadership in Peace and Security Dr. Amina Rasul-Bernardo President, Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy |
4:00PM | Launch of the Regional Women Leaders’ Network on WPS |
4:30PM - 5:00PM | Press Conference : Commitments of the SEA Women’s Leadership Conference 2025 |
5:00PM | Conference Concludes - Networking Refreshments |
Partnership
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Be part of the conversation that shapes a more inclusive, secure future. The Women, Peace, and Security Programme brings together changemakers, advocates, and thinkers to explore impactful solutions, amplify women’s voices, and build lasting peace. Whether you're a policy professional, civil society leader, academic, or passionate citizen —this is your moment to connect, contribute, and collaborate.
Registration closed on 14th September 2025
