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AWARE Update: October 2015

October 25th, 2015 | OLD Internal – For Admin Use Only

Check out the latest news and happenings at AWARE
Check out the latest news and happenings at AWARE
October 2015
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30 years: Blazing a trail

On 7 November, AWARE’s Big Birthday Ball was hosted in conjunction with our 30th birthday. 500 guests raised $357,000 in support of AWARE’s work in promoting gender equality. Thank you so much for your support!

NEWS & VIEWS

Women’s Action

Amid SG50’s stories of national progress, one major facet of Singapore’s achievements, previously overlooked, has now been brought under a spotlight with Women’s Action – a richly immersive website telling the story of the women’s movement in Singapore.

AWARE’s submission to the Women’s Charter consultation

AWARE was recently invited to submit recommendations to the proposed amendments of the Women’s Charter (Amendment) Bill 2016 through the public consultation portal REACH. We have submitted our comments. Read them here.

Gender equality in the public eye

Read our letters about how Singaporean women’s representation in politics is lacking, how the atmosphere of fear prevents pregnant maids from seeking help, and how gender equality should be taught to kids in schools.

Gender Justice: A Conversation For Change

Do you find it unfair that boys and girls are treated differently? If you’re between 14-19 and have a strong will to speak up about issues related to gender, join other like-minded teens in a two-day youth forum.

WHAT’S ON

RALLY: Arts Fest 2015 highlights

A lineup of amazing events is in store at RALLY on 6 December at the Singapore Art Museum! A sneak peek: Author Neil Humphreys, also an anti-violence ambassador, will be making a speech to call on other men and boys to take a stand against violence.

We Can! Change Maker workshop

Be a part of the We Can! campaign to fight gender-based violence by coming for the workshop and becoming a Change Maker on 18 November. Sign up now!

Be an intern with AWARE!

Are you enthusiastic about ending gender inequality in Singapore? Would you like to experience life in an advocacy organisation? Learn more about our work by contributing to it firsthand through an internship with us.