Battles are never won through solo endeavours. Cooperation is needed to ensure victory. And championing human rights is no less a 'battle', one that requires the support of everyone across the board.

In this regard, defending women's rights vis-a-vis abuse, be it domestic or sexual is not an effort exclusive to women's groups only, which however seems to be the case with Malaysia.

Time and again it has been observed that fighting for women's issues has been a task that often ends up with a 'lot to be desired'.