Archive for October, 2009

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We’re looking for an Executive Director who has the experience, passion, knowledge, and leadership skills to lead AWARE into its next phase as Singapore’s leading women’s advocacy group. The woman we’re looking for will have strong leadership and organising experience... »

Constance Singam takes a look at three women whose commitment to women’s causes has helped to reshape the world and transform women’s lives. It is women such as these, she says, who are the true feminist mentors. »

Provoked is the true story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, a Punjabi woman who moved to London after her marriage with Deepak Ahluwalia. Her husband seemed caring at first but soon began abusing her, drinking excessively, sleeping around with other women and subjecting her to spousal rape. After ten years and having two children with him,... »

AWARE recently ran a radio ad promoting our Helpline services. As a member of the National Council of Social Services, AWARE was eligible to run the radio ad for free under MediaCorp's community outreach programme. The only cost AWARE had to bear was that of producing the 30-second radio ad. And thanks to production... »

When “i” becomes “we”, what happens to your finances? As a couple, is it a case of share and share alike, or is it a case of “What's yours stays yours. What's mine stays mine ”? »

Magdalena (Singapore) presents in conjunction with the National Arts Council’s Singapore Writers’ Festival (2009): Parents and Children, Lovers and Dates: Readings of Plays & Short Prose Date/Time: Sun 1 Nov 2009 Time: 3–4.30 pm Venue: Earshot Café, The Arts House Price: FREE A hasty cremation, dreams of being gifted, an intimate first date, a... »

Glen Goei’s film The Blue Mansion got enthusiastic rounds of applause at its Singapore fundraising premiere on 14th and 15th October. »

AWARE continues its Women in Conversation Series over Breakfast. Join Constance Singam, one of Singapore's leading feminists and former President of AWARE, in an informal dining table discussion about self-discovery. »