Sumitha Shaanthinni Kishna: Advocating for Migrants in Malaysia

Sumitha Shaanthinni Kishna, Founder and Director, Our Journey; Chairperson, Migrant Forum in Asia; Deputy Chairperson, Bar Council Migrants and Refugees Committee

18-Sep-24 18:00

Sumitha Shaanthinni Kishna: Advocating for Migrants in Malaysia

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Sumitha Shaanthinni Kishna is a passionate advocate for migrants and refugees in Malaysia, and the Founder and Director of Our Journey, an NGO committed to building a supportive migration system aligned with international standards. A practising lawyer since 2008, Sumitha is also the Chairperson of the Migrant Forum in Asia, and the Deputy Chairperson of the Bar Council Migrants and Refugees Committee. She has tirelessly championed the rights of non-citizens, and has helped countless migrants and refugees, providing them with essential legal aid and humanitarian support. We explore her inspiring journey, the challenges she has faced, and the incredible impact her work continues to make in shaping a fairer society for all.

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Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories: international, Law/Activism

Tags: migrant activism, migrant law, foreign migrants, humanitarian, refugees,

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