Nurul Izzah heads new think-tank to empower women, youth

PETALING JAYA: PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar is now the chairman of two think tanks, after founding the newly-established Polity.

Nurul Izzah, who also chairs the Social Economic Research Initiative or Seri, said Polity was formed to drive meaningful societal change through evidence-based research, and will advocate inclusive policies and carry out grassroot-level interventions.

She said Polity’s main objectives are to empower women and youth. The organisation would be formally unveiled during a dinner on Feb 17, Bernama reported.

“We work closely with communities to ensure they understand their rights, benefit from effective policies, and access programmes that enhance their quality of life,” said Nurul Izzah, a former MP for Permatang Pauh.

She said Polity will seek to expand its initiatives globally, particularly in Southeast Asia, by roping in experts from Thailand and Indonesia.

Nurul Izzah was appointed as Seri’s chairman in March last year.