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Women Police Leadership Course: Engaging Civil Society
August 27 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Kuala Lumpur, 27 August 2025 — INITIATE.MY participated in the Women’s Leadership Course organised by the British High Commission and Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) and Philippine National Police (PNP), delivering a presentation titled “Engaging Civil Society.” The session, led by Aizat Shamsuddin, explored how civil society organisations (CSOs) play an essential role in promoting tolerance, preventing violence, and strengthening democratic resilience.
Drawing from INITIATE.MY’s experience as a data-driven non-profit initiative, the presentation underscored the value of two-way dialogue between government institutions, law enforcement, and community actors. Participants examined how CSOs contribute to crime prevention, community oversight, and policy innovation through independent, ground-up engagement.
The discussion outlined both the opportunities and challenges in state–civil society collaboration. Issues of mistrust, differing approaches to security, and capacity gaps were addressed alongside practical solutions—building trust through sustained engagement, balancing soft and hard security methods, and empowering leadership across institutions.
Aizat also highlighted INITIATE.MY’s flagship programmes, including the Knowledge Hub on Tech Abuse Threats—a platform equipping over 20 civil society members with tools for data-driven advocacy—and the Peace Lab for Youth Leaders, which has trained 50 youth across Malaysia on peacebuilding, intersectional leadership, and social resilience with the involvement of law enforcement’s perspective with the goal to build mutual understanding between the community and authority.
The presentation emphasised that civil society engagement is not ancillary but central to national stability and peace. By bridging data, policy, and lived experience, initiatives like INITIATE.MY demonstrate how inclusive partnerships can strengthen public trust and build long-term social cohesion.
Aizat Shamsuddin presented at the Women’s Leadership Course organised by the British High Commission, RMP and PNP .