National Human Rights Society

National Human Rights Society

The National Human Rights Society (Malay: Persatuan Kebangsaan Hak Asasi Manusia), better known locally as Hakam, is a human rights non-governmental organization (NGO) that works on human rights issues in Malaysia. Hakam is considered to be one of the most vocal human rights NGOs in Malaysia.

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