Archive for May, 2010

Two recent decisions by the Singapore government appear to favour one system of values over others in our pluralistic nation. This, says CONSTANCE SINGAM, could subvert the very nature of our secular society. »

Kids or Condo?            If you had to choose, what would it be? More children or a better standard of living? Is the pursuit of a higher standard of living an act of self indulgence or essential to the competitive spirit that makes Singapore thrive? »

This has been one of the most active 3-month periods of my life, says CORINNA LIM as she reports on her first 100 days as AWARE’s Executive Director. »

AWARE’s Befriender programme provides moral support and other help to victims of domestic violence. PATRICIA DRISCOLL, a Befriender, shares her experience and explains why the service is so important. »

The best way to get Singaporeans to produce more babies is to improve gender equality, AWARE says in a letter published on The Straits Times Forum page on 20 May 2010. We wholeheartedly agree with the view of Professor Hans Rosling (ST, 12 May 2010) that Singapore has not seen a reversal in the... »

Women artists have been ignored for far too long, says TANIA DE ROZARIO. The void must be closed because art starts conversations and we need to have more conversations about the issues that matter to women. »

Human resource managers in Singapore are alert to the problem of sexual harassment at the workplace and keen to do something about it. This was apparent when they turned up for the launch of AWARE’s workshops dealing with the issue. »

A free seminar on what the presence of domestic workers in a middle class household means for a) the ability to be middle class, b) middle class working women and c) the children of employing households. Organised by the Asia Research Institute. »

A free seminar on human trafficking by Susan Kneebone, Professor of Law and Deputy Director of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law at the Faculty of Law, Monash University. Organised by the Asia Research Institute. »

Expectations! is coming your way with a cast featuring Lim Kay Siu, Nick Shen, Lim Hwee Mei, Jacklyn Kuah, Etienne Wang and Angie Chew Monksfield. Songs and music are by Lim Kay Siu and August Lum. It is an evening of exploring the issues in relationships with humour. »