MISS SITI AISYA BINTI ABDUL RAHMAN
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Faculty of Law
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For over 15 years, Aisya Abdul Rahman has worked with diverse stakeholders to promote the rule of law, justice, and human rights. Through her roles in various sectors, including with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM), she has guided and supported decisionmakers, policymakers, and practitioners particularly in understanding and applying international humanitarian law and human rights law. She has also actively contributed to regional and national lawmaking and policymaking processes; translated law into local languages and action; facilitated high-level humanitarian dialogues; developed information tools and materials; and delivered humanitarian assistance in places of detention. She has also assisted rule of law, human rights and post conflict development projects in/on Colombia, Ukraine, Scotland, and South Sudan. During her four-year practice at the Malaysian Bar, Aisya acted as counsel and represented clients in over 15 reported cases at Malaysia's highest courts, including a landmark workplace sexual harassment case.