Research & Campaigns

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.

Joseph Schooling and other prominent male leaders pin on white ribbons to show commitment to end violence against women

Prominent male leaders in Singapore will don white ribbons this week as part of the White Ribbon campaign.

How Good Dads Can Change the World [Break the Silence | Against Family Violence]

Join us for an interactive discussion with Michael Kaufman, co-founder of the White Ribbon campaign and expert on fatherhood.

An open letter: Domestic violence should not be condoned or excused

A video of the teachings in the class recently went viral, with content that disturbingly communicated domestic violence and illegal confinement.

An open letter to Teenage Magazine

In the November issue of Teenage Magazine, a reader wrote into the Dear Kelly advice column to talk about her experience of rape.