About Us
Introduction to PWDC
The Penang Women’s Development Corporation (PWDC) is a state agency which works towards the transformation of Penang into an advanced and progressive society through the promotion of equality among all women and men, girls and boys regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender or socioeconomic background. PWDC believes that Penang’s people are the key to her future and shared prosperity, and that all women and men, girls and boys must have the opportunities, rights and freedoms to develop their full potential as citizens who can contribute to achieving the visions and aspirations of the state.
Since its establishment in November 2011, PWDC has played a pivotal role as the key State Government agency working towards the mainstreaming of gender equality, social inclusion and good governance across all sectors in Penang. PWDC achieves this by working with partners to plan and implement gender-responsive projects, raise public awareness of gender issues, and build capacity among individuals and communities. PWDC also advocates measures to bridge gender gaps between women and men in the economy, public sphere, politics and governance.
As Penang progresses towards its aspiration of being an advanced society, PWDC will continue to strategize and execute multi-level and multi-pronged approaches to bring about meaningful and lasting change. PWDC envisions a future in which all women and men, girls and boys will have the equal opportunity to fully contribute to and benefit from a Penang which values and upholds the principles of democratic participation, respect for diversity and individual dignity, and social inclusion and social justice.
Vision
PWDC envisions a Penang which mainstreams gender into the policies and programmes of all sectors to achieve gender and social justice in the State.
Mission Statement
PWDC seeks to contribute to the transformation of Penang based on principles of substantive equality and good governance. Integral to our work is the recognition of women’s diverse identities, women’s representation in all spheres and the equitable redistribution of resources.
This will be achieved through research and advocacy on gender responsive policies, capacity development, strategic networking, and women’s empowerment programmes; working in smart partnership with all levels of the Penang state and local governments, non-governmental and community-based organisations, the academe, the private sector and the public.
Objectives
PWDC has five key objectives, namely:
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2014 Review: Looking Forward
This Annual Review provides an overview into PWDC’s programmes, projects and activities which are far-reaching and innovative in their scope. We look forward to extending our outreach to targeted communities across Penang through the Gender Responsive and Participatory Budgeting (GRPB) programme, and encouraging and mobilising women from all backgrounds as leaders and movers through the Women’s Empowerment and Leadership (WEL) programme. We also look forward to continuing our partnerships with key stakeholders in the Penang State and Local Governments, in order to propose and develop gender-sensitive policies to benefit society at large.
Siaran 2014: Melangkah Ke Depan
Siaran Tahunan ini memberi gambaran umum tentang program, projek dan aktiviti PWDC yang meluas dan inovatif. Kami bersedia berjelajah ke komuniti merentas negeri Pulau Pinang melalui program Bajet Responsif Gender dan Partisipatori (GRPB). Di samping itu, kami akan terus berusaha menggalakkan dan memobilisasi wanita dari pelbagai latar belakang untuk tampil ke hadapan sebagai pemimpin dan penggerak masyarakat, melalui program Pemerkasaan dan Kepimpinan Wanita (WEL).Kami juga bersedia meneruskan usahasama dengan pemegang taruh penting di dalam Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang dan Kerajaan Tempatan bagi menyaran dan menggubal dasar-dasar sensitif gender untuk manfaat masyarakat umum.
Flagship Programme
