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We are a group of Malaysian doctors who are passionate about the academic and scientific discourse of non-medical cultural practices that affect women and children, and of health inequalities experienced by minority groups in Malaysia.

“Period poverty is not just about pads.” – Dr. Hannah NazriSpeaking as a panellist at SUHAKAM’s launch of Malaysia’s fir...
02/08/2025

“Period poverty is not just about pads.” – Dr. Hannah Nazri

Speaking as a panellist at SUHAKAM’s launch of Malaysia’s first human rights report on period poverty, Dr. Hannah Nazri shed light on a harsh reality:

“Some girls in rural areas would rather get pregnant than deal with menstruation due to the cost and stigma.”

This powerful moment highlights the urgent need to address period poverty as a human rights issue — not just a hygiene concern.

The report made 14 key recommendations, including:
🔹 Free menstrual products in public schools, hospitals & clinics
🔹 National data collection & research on period poverty
🔹 Age-appropriate sexual & reproductive health education
🔹 Consideration of menstrual leave at the workplace

This is more than a women’s issue — it’s about dignity, access, and equality.

It’s time to move from awareness to action.
Menstruation is not a choice. But access, dignity, and rights should be.

Our Director, Dr , will be sharing her insights on period poverty in Malaysia. We warmly invite you to attend if this to...
20/07/2025

Our Director, Dr , will be sharing her insights on period poverty in Malaysia. We warmly invite you to attend if this topic resonates with your interests.



Our Director, Dr. , will be sharing her insights on period poverty in Malaysia. We warmly invite you to attend if this t...
20/07/2025

Our Director, Dr. , will be sharing her insights on period poverty in Malaysia. We warmly invite you to attend if this topic resonates with your interests.

Posted • I will be speaking at this event by . Please join if you are interested.

We are thrilled to share two exciting pieces of news:1️⃣ Dr has been named one of the recipients of the 2025 Youth Tra...
07/07/2025

We are thrilled to share two exciting pieces of news:
1️⃣ Dr has been named one of the recipients of the 2025 Youth Trailblazer Award, a well-deserved recognition of her outstanding contributions. Dr Nadirah Babji will also be co-chairing a Humanitarian Subcommittee.
2️⃣ We are proud to share that our abstract, “Engaging Healthcare Professionals to End Female Ge***al Mutilation/Cutting in Southeast Asia,” has been selected for an oral presentation at ICFP 2025, to be delivered by Dr .

The International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP 2025) is the world’s largest scientific convening focused on advancing SRHR. This year, it will be held in Bogotá, Colombia (3rd-6th November 2025), marking the first time the conference is hosted in Latin America. With the theme “Equity Through Action: Advancing SRHR for All,” ICFP 2025 brings together researchers, advocates, policymakers, and youth leaders to shape a more just and inclusive future.

Please the official announcement of the Youth Trailblazer Award winners here:
https://lnkd.in/gV9FewKJ

🌍✨ We are proud to share that Dr Hannah Nazri, Director of Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children (), was invited as a p...
25/06/2025

🌍✨ We are proud to share that Dr Hannah Nazri, Director of Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children (), was invited as a panelist at the RCOG World Congress 2025.

Dr Nazri had the honour of speaking on a distinguished panel alongside global leaders including , Professor Samuel Kimani, and . Their session, “Strengthening alliances & building movements to end FGM/C: A call to action,” centred on the power of collaboration in creating meaningful, survivor-led change.

Her core message resonated deeply: ending FGM/C demands culturally informed, empathetic, and respectful approaches; grounded in the lived experiences of survivors.

Swipe through to read Dr Nazri’s reflections on the panel discussion and explore our bilingual patient information leaflet on FGC in Malaysia - available in both English and Malay, as featured in our e-poster at the Congress. These leaflets were published in collaboration with with the support of the Canadian Local Initiative Funds through .

✨ Excited to be speaking at the RCOG World Congress 2025 this Monday in London!This year’s theme — “Equity in care, inno...
21/06/2025

✨ Excited to be speaking at the RCOG World Congress 2025 this Monday in London!

This year’s theme — “Equity in care, innovation in action” — is a bold invitation to rethink how we deliver women’s healthcare around the world. 🌍

🗓️ 23 June | 14:45–16:15
Dr be joining , Prof Samuel Kimani, and Dr for a powerful panel: Strengthening alliances & building movements to end FGM/C: A call to action

We’ll be diving into:
🔹 Amplifying survivor voices
🔹 Cross-sector collaboration
🔹 The role of healthcare professionals in ending FGM/C

This is more than a conversation — it’s a call for survivor-led, united action to end harmful practices and deliver justice, dignity, and equity in care.

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LINK IN BIOCan a procedure rooted in patriarchy be ethical just because it’s done in a clinic?This blog was written in r...
11/06/2025

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Can a procedure rooted in patriarchy be ethical just because it’s done in a clinic?

This blog was written in response to powerful questions raised during our recent webinar featuring Dr , Prof Samuel Kimani, and Saarrah Ray. Experts from across Asia and Africa discussed the growing concern around the medicalisation of female ge***al mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)—a shift that risks legitimising the practice under the guise of safety and consent.

Legal and ethical contradictions are stark. While UK law bans FGM/C, it permits female ge***al cosmetic surgery (FGCS) under adult consent. But what does “consent” really mean when it’s shaped by internalised gender norms and societal pressure?

PhD researcher Saarrah Ray (University of Oxford) argues that FGCS is not separate from FGM/C—it’s a continuation, repackaged for modern sensibilities but driven by the same forces of control and conformity.

If healthcare systems don’t interrogate power, culture, and autonomy, they risk becoming complicit.

It’s time we rethink how we define care, choice, and consent—especially in clinical spaces.

The Holistic Endometriosis Care (Bench to Bedside) workshop was held on 27th May 2025 at Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara...
08/06/2025

The Holistic Endometriosis Care (Bench to Bedside) workshop was held on 27th May 2025 at Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara () bringing together international experts in reproductive health. The half-day event featured presentations on diagnostics, pain mechanisms, clinical guidelines, and research collaborations in endometriosis care.

Speakers included leading specialists from the University of Oxford, Monash University (Malaysia and Australia), and the University of Warwick (Dr ). Highlights included discussions on the WERF EPHect framework, ESHRE guidelines, and the Malaysian endometriosis registry and advocacy landscape.

Dr Hannah Nazri, also Director of the Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children, spoke on the Malaysian landscape of endometriosis advocacy, highlighting the intersection of period stigma, period poverty, and the gender pain gap in relation to endometriosis. The workshop also emphasised the role of patient support organisations in improving care and awareness.

Open to healthcare professionals, the event offered CPD points, with lunch and refreshments provided.

🌙✨ May this blessed day bring peace, gratitude, and compassion to all. Let’s remember the spirit of sacrifice and kindne...
06/06/2025

🌙✨ May this blessed day bring peace, gratitude, and compassion to all. Let’s remember the spirit of sacrifice and kindness, and share our blessings with those in need.

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Dr Hannah Nazri reaffirmed the Asia Network to End FGM/C’s strong position of zero tolerance toward Female Ge***al Mutil...
29/05/2025

Dr Hannah Nazri reaffirmed the Asia Network to End FGM/C’s strong position of zero tolerance toward Female Ge***al Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), echoing the voices of Professor Hrishikesh Pai (FIGO) and Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE (International Confederation of Midwives) during a recent UNFPA Asia and the Pacific and UNICEF East Asia and Pacific webinar on the medicalisation of FGM/C.

In her capacity as National Coordinator for Malaysia and a member of the Board of Advisors for the Asia Network to End FGM/C, as well as Director of Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children (MDWC), Dr Nazri expressed her commitment to the Network’s mission and solidarity with international partners.

She commended the important work undertaken by Asia Network members in challenging the medicalisation of FGM/C, which poses a direct threat to ethical medical practice and fundamental human rights.

Dr Nazri also recognised the vital contribution of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in equipping healthcare professionals through education and advocacy. She offered special thanks to Professor Hassan Shehata for his leadership in advancing efforts to end FGM/C.

She concluded by urging continued collective action to safeguard the rights, health, and dignity of women and girls across all communities.

Dr , director of Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children, joined the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia (...
25/05/2025

Dr , director of Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children, joined the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia () Academy webinar as a distinguished speaker, tackling the medicalisation of FGM/C across Malaysia, Egypt, and the UK.

She was joined by esteemed experts, including Prof Nazimah Idris (Immediate Past President of OGSM), Prof Ahmad Fawzy Galal (Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Alexandria University, Egypt), and Prof Hassan Shehata (Senior VP for Global Health, RCOG).

This impactful conversation brought together expert insights, critical perspectives, and a unified dedication to evidence-based advocacy—driving forward the urgent fight against FGM/C with informed action.

Swipe left to learn more about our publications.

emed experts, including Prof Nazimah Idris (Immediate Past President of OGSM), Prof Ahmad Fawzy Galal (Professor of Obst...
25/05/2025

emed experts, including Prof Nazimah Idris (Immediate Past President of OGSM), Prof Ahmad Fawzy Galal (Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Alexandria University, Egypt), and Prof Hassan Shehata (Senior and Global Health Vice President, ).

This impactful conversation brought together expert insights, critical perspectives, and a unified dedication to evidence-based advocacy—driving forward the urgent fight against FGM/C with informed action.

Swipe left to learn more about our publications.

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