This op-ed was originally published in The Straits Times on 13 July 2023.
New mother Diana (not her real name) was suffering from depression, had trouble sleeping and eating, and was crying all the time, after her husband became coercive and controlling following the birth of their child.
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The Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE) is heartened to see shared care and control being granted in more divorce cases last year (‘More divorced couples share care and control of their kids’). This reflects the courts’ prioritisation of children’s well-being, since both...
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,...
This op-ed was originally published in The Straits Times on 22 July 2021.
It is 2021, and 50 years since the passing of the Women's Charter in Singapore. So why are we still debating the value and necessity of divorce?
A recent proposal by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) ...
Written by Lee Chong Ming, AWARE intern
On 25 May 2021, AWARE hosted a free webinar with Lim Shu Yi from Parwani Law LLC on navigating the civil divorce process in Singapore.
The webinar had 88 attendees from many walks of life. While most of the attendees were individuals seeking advice ...
This post was originally published as a press release on 3 June 2021.
3 June 2021 - The divorce process in Singapore should be amended in order to lessen animosity between separating parents and children, recognise the decision-making autonomy of assenting adults, and avoid protracted situati...
The decision to divorce is not an easy one. Often, it can be difficult to maintain a clear direction throughout the proceedings while managing your own emotions.
This webinar will cover some practical solutions and resources that women can use to navigate the legal proceedings with more ease....
Are you a family lawyer currently practicing in Singapore, or have you practiced at some point in the past three years? If so, we’d like to get your thoughts on the Women’s Charter!
As part of AWARE’s advocacy efforts around the national gender equality review in 2020-2021, we are colle...
written by Danesha Shah, Elijah Tay and Kamalini K.
From 24 February to 8 March, a team of AWARE interns tuned in to watch Singapore's 2021 Budget and Committee of Supply (CoS) debates.
The CoS debates occur after the National Budget is announced. They comprise an examination into each min...
