What happens when smart phones bite back? The era of cool gadgets come with a whole host of new threats - some of which specifically target women. From romance scams to upskirting, there seems to always be someone trying to pervert the use of these great new inventions. Should you be afraid? No -... »
Like many other women in Singapore, NICOLE TAN juggles family and work and sometimes finds it a struggle. So why did she decide to take on the extra load of becoming President of AWARE? »
Millions of people watch the Oprah Winfrey show. Her guests talk about sexual abuse, gambling addictions and other problems. So why do we get tongue-tied when someone close to us suffers the same problems? »
Is The Huffington Post is happy to objectify women if it gets them website views? Feminist cultural critic Anita Sarkeesian discusses. »
Being fat is not the end of the world. You are still allowed to life your life... »
Like many people, LILLIAN TSI knew she should exercise and eat healthily. But with a busy work and home schedule she did not try very hard to do either. She ended up learning about stroke the hard way... »
AWARE is concerned over reported SIA practice on maternity leave. If similar requirements imposed by other companies are valid, then is there a serious loophole in the law. Is this in accordance to the principles of the Fair Employment Practices Guidelines? Will SIA flight attendants finally get maternity benefits? »
Tania De Rozario reports on the first AWARE Roundtable discussion held September 9th. »
“RAPE VICTIMS, RAPE MYTHS & CONSENT” Why does rape happen? Does gender determine violence? Do women “ask for it”? Watch a thought-provoking film and join Prof. Maila Katrin Stivens (NUS Sociology) and Ms. Mercy Teo (a counselor from KK Hospital) for an engaging discussion of the reasons behind rape and its repercussions. ... »
“BEYOND BORDERS: Exploring Trafficking’s Links to Gender, Migration, Labour, Globalisation and Security” Working Paper Discussion by the Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW) on Beyond Borders: Exploring Trafficking’s Links to Gender, Migration, Labour, Globalisation and Security Date: 6 October 2010 Time: 10.00-11.30am Venue: Seminar Room Auditorium, Block AS7 Level 1,... »
