National Human Rights Society

The National Human Rights Society (Malay: Persatuan Kebangsaan Hak Asasi Manusia), better known locally by its acronym HAKAM, is a human rights non-governmental organisation (NGO) that works on human rights issues in Malaysia. HAKAM is considered to be one of the most vocal human rights NGOs in Malaysia. Anyone who is at least 18 years of age and a Malaysia citizen can be a member. There is a new member and renewal membership form.[1]

National Human Rights Society
Persatuan Kebangsaan Hak Asasi Manusia
HAKAM
Founded14 June 1991
FoundersFormer Prime Ministers Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj and Tun Hussein Onn, alongside prominent civil activists Raja Aziz Addruse, Dr. Tan Chee Khoon and Tan Sri Ahmad Nordin
TypeNon-profit
NGO
Location
  • B-01, Ground Floor, Block B, Kompleks Pejabat Damansara, Jalan Dungun, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel. : +603-2095 2122
ServicesAdvocacy and practice of Human Rights
FieldsHuman Rights, Environment Rights, Activism
President
Ambiga Sreenevasan
WebsiteOfficial website
RemarksNational Human Rights Society on Facebook

References
  1. “How to Get Involved.” HAKAM, PERSATUAN KEBANGSAAN HAK ASASI MANUSIA , hakam.org.my/wp/index.php/how/.


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