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Singapore’s stressed singles
As we celebrate the International Day of Families on May 15, it is time to recognise the increasingly important role singles in Singapore play when it comes to caring for a rapidly greying population. This commentary was co-authored by members of AWARE’s Singles In Singapore sub-committee, which comprises leaders Chew I-Jin and Mao Ailin, and members Raudah Abdul Rashid, Carolyn Lim Bee Bee, and Chu Hoi Yee. It was published in Today on May 15, 2012. -
Protecting younger members of our society
May 10th, 2012 | Children and Young People, Letters and op-edsChildren and teens have limited capacities for processing challenges to their identities. It is our responsibility to create conditions in which the costs of their choices are not excessively high. By Dr Teo You Yenn. This commentary was published in Today on May 10, 2012. -
Parliament Primer: Supporting non-traditional families
Support for single parents and foreign spouses, and paid paternity leave were discussed in Feb and March. -
Parliament Primer: Little red dot deals with global labour flow
April 17th, 2012 | Gender-based Violence, Migration and TraffickingMPs discussed human trafficking and protecting foreign domestic workers in Feb and March. -
Parliament Primer: Should housewives get pensions and free MediShield?
April 17th, 2012 | Employment and Labour Rights, Family and Divorce, Older People and Caregiving, Poverty and InequalityMPs debated this and other eldercare and women's healthcare issues in Feb and March. -
Parliament Primer: Helping women find and keep jobs
April 13th, 2012 | Employment and Labour Rights, Family and DivorceIn Feb and March, MPs debated how to support women who want to re-enter or remain in the workforce. -
What makes a good feminist?
April 13th, 2012 | Gender-based ViolenceChildren and teens have limited capacities for processing challenges to their identities. It is our responsibility to create conditions in which the costs of their choices are not excessively high. By Dr Teo You Yenn. This commentary was published in Today on May 10, 2012. -
Roundtable Discussion: Changing definitions of masculinity and femininity in Singapore
April 10th, 2012 | Events, Gender-based ViolenceEVENT DETAILS Organisers: AWARE and NUS – Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) Date: May 12, 2012 , Saturday... -
A lively debate at AWARE’s Budget Roundtable
Singapore Budget 2012's economic priorities reflect a set of social values that need re-thinking for a truly inclusive society.