Sisters in Islam (SIS) (Jawi: سيسترس اين اسلام or in Malay: Persaudaraan Wanita Islam ) is an Islamic group in Malaysia that advocates for equal rights for women, human rights, and justice in Malaysia and throughout the world. One of the more prominent leaders of SIS is Zainah Anwar who was the head for two decades.
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