Archive for October, 2010

Who says feminists don't have a sense of humour? BrontëSAURUS!!! »

Been accused of setting your underwear on fire? Here's the real deal on the 1960s fiction that's flamed feminists ever since. »

Ignite is an open concept "un-conference" - an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an event with discussions, demos and interaction from participants who are the main actors of the event. »

AWARE submitted its feedback on the proposed changes to the Women's Charter. Its key recommendation is for the establishment of a central body to handle maintenance claims. Other recommendations include renaming it the ‘Family Charter’ and extending pre-marriage counselling to foreign spouses. »

How the national bowler turned cross-country charity cyclist is steadily turning the wheels of change. »

Why Tania De Rozario doesn't like it when viral campaigns sacrifice seriousness in the name of contagion. »

Singapore Airlines is now giving cabin crew who become pregnant an ex-gratia payout - amounting to two months' salary. Read AWARE's response and the article published in last week's Straits Times. »

On Saturday November 27th we're holding a full day bash for our 25th birthday ... and you are invited! Join us at our place for some fun-filled, family-friendly revelry. »

A true story of how one woman struggled to cope with the emotional and psychological effects of sexual harassment. »

AWARE'S popular Roundtable discussions continue with the presentation of a new study on violence against women in Singapore. Come and listen to Chan Wing Cheong, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, NUS. »