Research & Campaigns

A meeting with ESM Goh Chok Tong

On 6 January 2017, AWARE was pleased to host Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Members of Parliament Cheryl Chan and Rahayu Mahzam at the AWARE Centre.

Take sexual violence seriously, but don’t cane

Violent punishments such as caning may contribute to normalising rather than reducing a culture of violence.

2016: A Year In Review

Here are some highlights from 2016!

White Ribbon 2016 – Sparking a men’s movement

The 2016 White Ribbon campaign worked with 18 diverse organisations in Singapore and successfully reached out to 1512 individuals.

Perempuan: A Review

Above the noise of stereotypes and narratives imposed on Muslim women in Singapore, Perempuan raises its voice loud and clear.

International Migrants Day: AWARE urges equality and inclusion for foreign wives

AWARE has released a policy brief highlighting key laws and policies that discriminate against the foreign spouses of Singapore citizens, with particular impact on the foreign wives of citizen men.

Singapore should adopt Gender Equality Seal Certification Programme

Singapore continues to lag in fulfilling its obligations under the treaty, including the obligation to eliminate discrimination against women at all levels of employment.

Glass ceiling is alive and well

Family norms and societal expectations of towards women remain real forces which powerfully structure women’s opportunities and limit the choices open to them.

World Aids Day: AWARE highlights vulnerability of married women, especially foreign wives, living with HIV/AIDS

In view of World AIDS Day on 1 December, AWARE has released a study highlighting the experiences and vulnerabilities of non-sex worker women living with HIV or HIV-positive partners.