Research & Campaigns

State’s decisions a threat to secular society

Two recent decisions by the Singapore government appear to favour one system of values over others in our pluralistic nation. This, says CONSTANCE SINGAM, could subvert the very nature of our secular society.

Art tells stories, and women’s stories need telling

Women artists have been ignored for far too long, says TANIA DE ROZARIO. The void must be closed because art starts conversations and we need to have more conversations about the issues that matter to women.

Sexual harassment: Is the tide turning?

Human resource managers in Singapore are alert to the problem of sexual harassment at the workplace and keen to do something about it. This was apparent when they turned up for the launch of AWARE’s workshops dealing with the issue.

Workshop: Manager’s Guide to Harassment

If you are looking for more info on sexual harassment, see here Dealing With & Preventing Harassment – 17 June...

Time to review the statutory rape laws

Laws on Statutory rape are dated back in the 18th century and don't adapt to the needs of the modern times. CONSTANCE SINGAM calls to make the laws gender neutral, thus removing the implication that only females are inherently vulnerable.

Victims should speak out

The fact that there were quite a few incidents in a short 4 day period indicates that the reported sexual harassment incidents are not uncommon at events like this. Corinna Lim wrote to The New Paper responding to the report of sexual harassment incidents at YOG's Chef de Mission Seminar.

The woman who went against the norm – in the 4th century

She was the first woman astronomer, and the first woman to make a major contribution to the development of mathematics. But the achievements of Greek philosopher Hypatia were forgotten and buried under the ‘heroics’ of his-story. Constance Singam did some research into Hypatia and tells her story.

Dealing with Sexual Harassment June 1st

If you are looking for more info on sexual harassment, see here The recent press coverage on sexual harassment has...

Move on maintenance payments is good; more can be done

This letter was sent to the Straits Times on 18 March 2010 AWARE Welcomes New Measures for Maintenance Enforcement The...