MINISTER’S LUNCHEON WITH AMBASSADORS

THE RITZ CARLTON, KUALA LUMPUR (11 FEBRUARY 2010)

NAM Institute for the Empowerment of Women (NIEW), has organised the Minister’s Luncheon with Ambassadors hosted by Hon. Dato’ Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil on 11 February 2010, at The Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur.  60 Ambassadors from various countries has graced the event. This event was also attended by the Deputy Minister, Hon. Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun and all head of agencies under the Ministry.

The luncheon provided a platform to inform and to seek support from the diplomtic community on the programmes and activities planned by the Ministry and NIEW for the year 2010 and beyond.

 The event also saw the launching of NIEW inaugural journal, an international journal with a broad mix of articles to reflect the culturally diverse nature of issues that influence NAM Countries. The journal captures the essence of NAM, NIEW and the status of women in NAM Countries. NIEW hopes to build upon the journal status as the central forum for debate and exchange of ideas on gender issues.