Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) is an important approach that seeks to address gender inequalities within the budgetary process. By analyzing how national budgets allocate resources, GRB ensures that financial policies are shaped to meet the needs of both men and women, aiming to achieve gender equality in the long term.

Seramai 442 wanita menyertai kaji selidik ini, dengan 25% melaporkan kehilangan pendapatan akibat penutupan perniagaan dan cuti tanpa gaji. Wanita dari kategori B40, ibu tunggal, dan mereka yang bergantung pada pendapatan harian merupakan antara yang paling terjejas.

In 1982, WAO launched Malaysia’s first domestic violence shelter. Despite the Domestic Violence Act 1994, abuse remains widespread, with 5% of women experiencing physical abuse and higher rates for emotional and sexual abuse. Police reports in 2017 showed 5513 domestic violence cases. Research highlights ongoing issues with shelter accessibility and effectiveness.

Program mikrokredit Hijrah Selangor, diperkenalkan pada tahun 2010, terbukti berkesan dalam memberdayakan ibu tunggal dengan fokus pada peningkatan ekonomi, sosial, dan psikologi. Kajian kuantitatif menunjukkan bahawa dimensi sosial dan psikologi memainkan peranan penting, dan Indeks IESP menunjukkan hubungan positif terhadap keberkesanan program.