#Budget2023: RM8 Million Allocated To Help Domestic Violence Victims
'Gender focal teams' will also be introduced to every ministry and government agency to combat all forms of sexual harassment.
By Aqasha Nalani — 07 Oct 2022, 04:51 PM
Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz announced that 'Gender Focal Teams' will be introduced to every government agency
During the tabling of Budget 2023 today, 7 October, Zafrul said that the Gender Focal Team's introduction is to highlight that any form of sexual harassment will not be tolerated in workspaces.
To fight for mental health disorders and domestic violence, RM8 million will be given to local social support centers to help victims get early intervention as well as psychosocial advocacy and counselling sessions
The government is looking to work with more local non-governmental organistations (NGO) like PS The Children to give support to domestic violence victims.
