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. Following AWARE's call for an inclusive budget to support a caring society, we organised a Roundtable event on March 24 to discuss Budget 2012 in greater detail. Catch up on the interesting discussion here.

What the furore over mandatory days off for foreign domestic workers says about us

The over-reliance on foreign domestic workers has serious consequences for how we think about the care of those we love. Read about AWARE's take on the politics of housework and caregiving here, and find out why the new policy is an opportunity for greater gender equality at home here.

Tackling human trafficking in Singapore

In February, the Inter-agency Taskforce on Trafficking in Persons sought public feedback on the proposed National Plan of Action, which will guide Singapore's response to trafficking in persons from 2012 to 2015. Read AWARE's recommendations for the proposed Trafficking in Persons National Plan of Action here.

Miss Representation School Outreach Programme

On April 5, we will be holding a free screening of Miss Representation at NUS. This critically acclaimed documentary explores the pervasive, and often pernicious, media representations of masculinity and femininity. Register for this event, and find out more about the film and our new media literacy workshop, here.

Seminar: Rethinking the Muslim marriage contract

This April 14 event is jointly organised by AWARE, the NUS Department of Malay Studies and Leftwrite Center LLP, and will focus on the need to go beyond the basic stipulations in the traditional marriage contract as a means of better protecting the rights of women entering a marriage. Get more details here.

Financial Awareness & Confidence Training 2: Insurance

From April 18, learn how insurance works and how to protect yourself and your family. This course aims to give you all the knowledge and skills you need to assess your changing insurance needs. Get more details and register here.

Roundtable Discussion: Female and feminist representation today

The issue of representation is paramount to feminist scholars and activists, whether this is understood in terms of democratic representation or media representation. But is more female representation always preferable? Join the discussion on April 19. Sign up for this event here.

AWARE AGM: Election Year

AWARE members, please join us on May 26 to vote for a new AWARE Board. We invite and encourage members to submit your nominations for the AWARE Board. Get more details about the AGM here.