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,...
Written by Mahi Nair, AWARE intern
On 17, 19 and 22 June, AWARE hosted a series of online talks in collaboration with IRB Law, a Singapore-based law firm. IRB Law provides legal services and guidance across a broad range of issues, specialising in divorce, and is currently the largest Syariah law...
How can we legally protect ourselves and loved ones when faced with domestic violence? What are the laws surrounding civil and Syariah divorce in Singapore?
Join us for this free series of talks, where representatives from IRB Law will discuss domestic violence and both civil and Syariah divo...
Penawar, a support group for Muslim women or those who come from a Muslim background, will be holding their first ever public event on 21 November, 7.30pm. Join them for an intimate conversation about the history of Penawar and the good work that they do, and celebrate the launch of ...
Are you going through a divorce or contemplating one? In this talk, lawyer Ameera Bajrai will be discussing the laws surrounding both marriage and divorce for Muslims in Singapore.
Learn about family disputes, divorce proceedings under Syariah law, custody of children and division of matrimon...
Want to learn more about Muslim wills and inheritance? In this talk, lawyer Nur Izyan will be discussing the laws on inheritance under Syariah.
This talk will help participants learn more about Muslim Wills and the law on Muslim inheritance.
There will also be a Q&A segment where you c...
By Diana Rahim
First published here.
“The last time I was beaten terribly was during my fourth pregnancy.”
“My older sister would ask our neighbours for an egg or something to feed us.”
“[He would] demand sex even when she was still recovering from multiple miscarriages.”
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This post was originally published as a press release on 22 November 2017 and posted on the SG CEDAW Coalition website.
Image credit: Sayoni
The United Nations’ CEDAW committee has repeated its recommendation that Singapore include in its Constitution or laws a definition and prohibition of all...
CEDAW, adopted by the United Nations in 1979, defines discrimination against women and sets an agenda for nations to end inequitable laws, policies and practices. Every few years, Singapore reports to the UN on its progress in achieving gender equality, and NGOs are also invited to offer informa...
