It’s been more than a year since #MeToo became a global phenomenon, rippling out into every sector of society as survivors of sexual harassment spoke up about their experiences. As its impact reached Singapore’s shores, AWARE began receiving a record surge in clients at its Sexual Assault Care Centre – a surge that has yet to subside.

But what other effects has #MeToo had on Singaporean society? Has the movement only improved interactions between genders, or has it in fact had any negative consequences? What gaps in understanding have we yet to bridge? And, now that we’ve told our stories about sexual harassment (and listened to others’ stories), where do we go from here?

After International Women’s Day 2019, join AWARE and market research company Ipsos on 13 March as we tackle those questions.

We’ll present the results of Ipsos’s eye-opening new survey on gender relations in Singapore, which follows on from its ground-breaking exploration of Singaporeans’ attitudes towards Section 377A and susceptibility to fake news. This detailed survey of n=1,000 citizens and permanent residents investigates Singaporeans’ perceptions of: the wage gap; sexual harassment; quotas; and the local impact of #MeToo. The findings of this research add to the growing volume of social discussion regarding gender parity in Singapore today.

A panel discussion will follow, featuring:

• Susanna Nickalls, director and lead trainer of Catalyse Consulting, AWARE’s anti-workplace harassment training
• Siti Noor Mastura, co-founder of the non-profit organisation Interfaith Youth Circle and The Straits Times‘s 2018 Singaporean of the Year 
• Robert McPhedran, Associate Research Director of Public Affairs at Ipsos
• Philip Chua, APAC Senior Public Policy Manager for Twitter

This event is for anyone who wants to carry on the fight for gender equality, and use their position to make meaningful change.  

Refreshments (halal bites and beverages) will be provided. Proceeds from tickets will go to AWARE. Please note that we will not be accepting refunds.

About Ipsos Public Affairs:

Ipsos Public Affairs is the worldwide leader in social and government research, with a presence in more than 41 countries. Ipsos Public Affairs specialises in enhancing understanding of the perceptions of citizens, focusing primarily on the most defining issues of our time (including, but not limited to, public health, climate change and economic disparities).

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