Archive for July, 2011

Wanted: Mandarin-speaking volunteers

Friday, July 22nd, 2011
Wanted: Mandarin-speaking volunteers

If you speak Mandarin and want to help women, sign up to become an AWARE Helpliner by Sept 16. »

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Was the gang rape charge reduced because of a blog post?

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
Was the gang rape charge reduced because of a blog post?

Should our online personality be the basis of a character assessment in the courtroom? »

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Roundtable Discussion: Stories from Geylang

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
Roundtable Discussion: Stories from Geylang

This Aug 18 session will focus on challenges faced by sex workers and relevant laws and policing methods. »

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AWARE’s fruitful week at the United Nations

Thursday, July 28th, 2011
AWARE’s fruitful week at the United Nations

After years of preparation, our hard work paid off with successful lobbying efforts at the United Nations. »

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Singapore government’s CEDAW delegation reports to the UN

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
Singapore government’s CEDAW delegation reports to the UN

Read highlights from the State's responses to questions posed by the United Nations’ CEDAW Committee. »

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Our CEDAW team speaks at the United Nations

Monday, July 18th, 2011
Our CEDAW team speaks at the United Nations

Find out more about AWARE's presentation at the UN's CEDAW Session for Singapore's non-governmental organisations. »

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Is a female President impossible?

Monday, July 18th, 2011
Is a female President impossible?

Sparse female representation at the highest levels of the public and private sectors here makes this a pipe dream. »

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Battling over the moral meaning of gender equality

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
Battling over the moral meaning of gender equality

Socio-political commentator Alex Au reviews a new book that analyses the wider implications of the 2009 AWARE saga. »

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7 reasons you can’t retire

Friday, July 22nd, 2011
7 reasons you can’t retire

Fearful of retirement? Avoid these pitfalls and you can look forward to your golden years. »

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Training with zest and zing, by Ms Zaibun Siraj

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
Training with zest and zing, by Ms Zaibun Siraj

One of Singapore’s most engaging and effective trainers shares her tricks and tips in this Aug 6 workshop. »

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