The anti-rape rally organised by All Women's Action Society (Awam) went without a hitch this afternoon at the KDU College in Petaling Jaya after two postponements last month.

About 500 people turned up at the event, including Women and Family Development Minister Shahrizat Abdul Jalil, Puteri Umno chief Azalina Othman Said, opposition Parti Keadilan Rakyat deputy president Dr Syed Husin Ali and DAP Seputeh member of Parliament Teresa Kok.

Addressing the crowd, Awam president Dr Mary Suma Cardosa said the event today was a "real achievement" after it was postponed twice as the police refused to issue a permit for the rally.

Stressing that rape and violence against women are problems of huge proportions as rape has been occurring with a frightening frequency, Cardosa called for a concerted effort from all to stop the 'scourge.'