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As Malaysia faces CEDAW review, women refugees continue to struggle

Continued lack of a legal framework for refugees leaves undocumented women at risk of arrest when they seek medical help

A Rohingya refugee girl from Myanmar at an event with her family in Kuala Lumpur. Her cheeks are smeared with traditional yellow Thanaka paste.

As Malaysia prepares for an election, refugees watch warily

Refugees fear the incoming govt will stick with plans to close UNHCR offices and expand an official tracking system.

People standing behind a red banner for Pakatan and teal blue banner for Perikatan as they watch a political rally in a Malaysian town.

Refugees in Malaysia worry government tracking system a ‘trap’

Home minister says all refugees with UNHCR cards must register with its TRIS system, but refugees worry about the risk.

A Rohingya woman in a headscarf holds her the card given to her by UNHCR

In Malaysia, refugees discover that ‘theatre can be their voice’

Parastoo performing group gives refugees chance to challenge stereotypes and change the narrative of their lives.

Three young girls from Afghanistan, Myanmar and Yemen take the lead roles in Parastoo's latest production

Refugees risk exploitation, abuse in Malaysia food industry

Malaysian law does not recognise refugees so many are forced to work informally to support themselves.

A hawker with his back to the camera preparing food at a stall in the Bukit Bintang area of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.