About Us

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We believe that every person, regardless of their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity, has the right to equal protection and opportunities under an inclusive justice system and government.  

Justice for Sisters (JFS) is a Malaysian human rights organisation dedicated to championing the constitutional rights of LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse individuals. 

Founded in 2010 as a grassroots campaign, JFS emerged to support the constitutional review of Section 66 of the Negeri Sembilan Syariah Criminal Enactment 1992. Since then, we have worked to challenge discriminatory laws, promote awareness, and advance the rights of marginalised communities.

Our Vision

To empower the community and foster acceptance so that every individual can live their life to the fullest without fear. 

Our Mission

To strive for comprehensive reforms that support the community and create a truly inclusive society that cares for all.

What We Do

We engage various stakeholders in catalysing comprehensive legal reforms aimed at creating an enabling environment for LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse people. 

  • Providing legal referrals 
  • Conducting research and knowledge building on sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions and sexual characteristics (SOGIESC)
  • Raising awareness of human rights violations faced by LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse people 
  • Participating in coalitions and building movements
  • Engaging through United Nations processes, including the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

66% of 156 LGBTQ+ respondents in Malaysia have faced SOGIE-change pressure in their lifetime

Source

59.1% of 220 LGBTIQ+ respondents in Malaysia were not comfortable reporting cases of discrimination to government agencies

Source

57 of 100 trans and intersex in Kuala Lumpur & Selangor shared that the prospective employers imposed restrictions on their gender identity & expression (e.g. hairstyles, attire), underestimated their qualifications, and asked personal questions about their body and gender identity. 

source: Suhakam, 2019

72 of 100 trans and intersex in Kuala Lumpur & Selangor have thought of migrating to countries with  better protection for trans people

source: Suhakam, 2019

Why We Do It

Criminalisation based on gender identity or sexual orientation is a violation of human rights. Every individual should be treated with dignity, respect, and equality. 

This is our fight to decriminalise our existence, but we’re not just doing it for ourselves. 

Criminalisation not only perpetuates discrimination, stigma, and violence against the LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse community; it also creates a hostile environment that fosters social prejudice. Moreover, criminalisation hinders access to essential services such as healthcare, education, employment, and housing, exacerbating societal marginalisation. 

In advocating for the rights of LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse people, everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, will benefit.