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Wondering if you’ve been sexually harassed? Don’t agonise in silence.
If you are looking for more info on sexual harassment, see here AWARE’s Letter to the ST Forum published March... -
AWARE staff member named Woman of the Year by expat association
March 11th, 2010 | Women in LeadershipThe American Women’s Association of Singapore (AWA) has chosen Kerry Wilcock, AWARE’s Direct Services manager, as its 2010 International Woman of the Year. The AWA created the award to recognise and honour international women who have made a positive difference to the lives of people living in Singapore. -
a man is not a financial plan 25 Mar
March 10th, 2010 | Events, Family and DivorceEvent date: Thursday, 25 March 2010 Today, a number of factors such as increased longevity, climbing divorce rates, low birth... -
Policy-makers, please note: The dynamics of marriage are changing
March 9th, 2010 | Family and DivorceStudies in the US show that shifts within marriages, such as men taking on more housework and women earning more outside the home, have had a positive effect, contributing to lower divorce rates and happier unions. Singapore's policy-makers should take note, says Constance Singam. -
Support is crucial for those who find the courage to step out of abuse
March 9th, 2010 | Gender-based Violence, Volunteering & FundraisingA century after the first International Women's Day was celebrated, women continue to suffer abuse, unfair work dismissal and other obstacles because of their gender. Our work at AWARE includes providing support to women as they deal with these problems, as AWARE's Direct Services Manager Kerry Wilcock explains. -
AWARE appoints an Executive Director
March 2nd, 2010 | Women in LeadershipIt is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Corinna Lim as the Executive Director (ED) of AWARE. -
11 Myths and Facts about Feminism
February 26th, 2010 | Events, Gender-based ViolenceT. De Rozario and H. Zheng There are many people who in one breath will say that they believe in... -
Bamboo Women, Grass Girls: Tales of resilience
February 9th, 2010 | Children and Young People, EventsBy Tan Joo Hymn Story-telling, most of us are likely to think, is for little children. Wrong. Some of the... -
The High Cost of Free Drinks
January 20th, 2010 | Gender-based Violence, Letters and op-edsLocal nightspot Overeasy made news sites and blogs the world over with its recent ‘Fill My Cups’ marketing ploy. It offered free drinks to women based on their bra size – and it was rewarded with a full house. Some people considered it a bit of fun and others said it was demeaning for women. Read the letter AWARE sent to the Straits Times. And share your views.