Archive for June, 2011

Celebrate champions of gender equality

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
Celebrate champions of gender equality

Nominate men and women who have defied gender barriers in Singapore, by Aug 31. »

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Arts fest Etiquette returns with an inaugural film event

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Arts fest Etiquette returns with an inaugural film event

Profits from ticket sales for this Aug 5 & 6 showcase of female film-makers will be donated to AWARE. »

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We welcome initiative to encourage prompt maintenance payments

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
We welcome initiative to encourage prompt maintenance payments

A new service offered by a credit bureau will make maintenance payment records part of credit reports. »

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No to Obedient Wives Club

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
No to Obedient Wives Club

AWARE is troubled by the plans to set up this club in Singapore. Its views on marriage are reductive. »

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Roundtable Discussion: Making a difference for animals

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
Roundtable Discussion: Making a difference for animals

What can you do to make a difference for animals? Find out at this July 21 event. »

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Reclaim Islam’s message of equality

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011
Reclaim Islam’s message of equality

The Obedient Wives Club is an opportunity to discuss how archaic gender roles impede engagement with today's social problems. »

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Support the Day Off campaign

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
Support the Day Off campaign

Domestic workers, like all employees, are entitled to their rest, in accordance with human rights standards in Singapore. »

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Untold stories about women of faith

Friday, June 17th, 2011
Untold stories about women of faith

Gender equality featured prominently in the early stages of many religions. This needs to be more widely known. »

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How she became indomitable

Monday, June 13th, 2011
How she became indomitable

Activist Anuradha Koirala has overcome great obstacles in her bid to help victims of sex trafficking in Nepal. »

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Our response to “Singapore toughens stance on human trafficking”

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
Our response to “Singapore toughens stance on human trafficking”

We are heartened to learn that the government intends to sign the United Nations treaty against human trafficking. »

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