This was originally published in The Straits Times on August 11 2021.
The Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware) welcomes the changes to the Child Development Co-Savings Act, especially the recognition of stillbirths through the extension of birth-linked leave and benefits to pare...
This post was originally published as a press release on 29 July 2021.
29 July 2021 - Implement comprehensive sexuality education covering consent, violence and gender roles in all schools in Singapore. Place a legal obligation on employers to address workplace harassment. Impose a temporary,...
In collaboration with Beyond Social Services and other organisations, AWARE has been providing support to low-income families through the Mind the Gap COVID-19 relief fund.
AWARE has focused its support on households with single mothers, migrant spouses and self-employed persons. Fr...
Written by Jasmine Gomez. Photographs by Kaspen Paraskakis Narayan.
“There are four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.” So said Rosalyn Carter, the First Lady...
This post was originally published on Channel News Asia on 29 September 2019.
by Shailey Hingorani, Head of Advocacy & Research
Unmarried women with no children are more likely than married women to provide care for parents ageing at home.
This was the key finding in AWARE’s l...
We all know the woes of Singapore's ageing population, and the heavy burden of caregiving falling upon younger generations. But have you ever considered how gender factors into this?
Unequal gender norms disproportionately task women with the responsibility of caregiving for older persons in ...
Back by popular demand! If you missed last month's talk on caregivers and their legal options, or you'd like to build upon your knowledge about wills and living wills, then this event is for you.
On 15 May, AWARE is hosting a free talk on the legal aspects of caregiving for an elderly person....
You are a Singaporean who has been presented with a great career opportunity in Australia. You decide to take it—though it means leaving your ageing parents behind at home. Yet as your parents grow frailer, and their care needs increase, how will you make sure they are sufficiently looked after ...
"How do I know if my child is ill? When should my child see a doctor? When should I rush my child to A&E?" If you are a parent or caregiver, you may have asked yourself these questions.
To give you a better foundation to answer these questions, AWARE will be hosting a free talk by paediatri...
