Demand for AWARE’s direct services jumped sharply last year. Calls to the Helpline grew by 40%, while the number of counselling cases increased by more than 200%. The heavier demand means we need to expand our pool of volunteers for the Helpline. Would you make a good Helpliner? »
Local nightspot Overeasy made news sites and blogs the world over with its recent ‘Fill My Cups’ marketing ploy. It offered free drinks to women based on their bra size – and it was rewarded with a full house. Some people considered it a bit of fun and others said it was demeaning for... »
If you’re reading this you’re likely to be an AWARE member or someone with an interest in women’s or gender issues. But just what are women’s and gender issues? What is the whole ‘women’s movement’ or ‘feminism’ all about, really? It is to answer questions such as these that AWARE has put together a... »
By Priyanka Awasthi If you’re reading this you’re likely to be an AWARE member or someone with an interest in women’s or gender issues. But just what are women’s and gender issues? What is the ‘women’s movement’ or ‘feminism’ all about, really? It is to answer questions such as these that AWARE has put... »
The alleged groping of a woman by four men at the Siloso Beach Countdown Party on New Year’s Eve sparked much debate in the media in the first two weeks of January. »
Come for “15 minutes for me” sessions, Self Esteem talk and much more in this all day event at Suntec City. »
Last year was an extraordinary year for women and Singapore, with our women adventurers reached the top of Everest and the South Pole. AWARE, meanwhile, went through its own crisis and emerged all the stronger and clearer about its role. As we begin a new decade, says Dana Lam, let's make 2010 a... »
Like many other 15 year olds, Iris Jin juggles school-work with her hobbies like reading, drawing and chess. Iris, however, is also making time to volunteer at AWARE. She is doing so because she’s concerned that society is still so steeped in patriarchal beliefs and gender stereotypes. She wants to do her part to... »
Two hour talk on Money,kids and happiness on February 2 at Coral Dixon Theatre »
