Archive for November, 2011

Wanted: Trainers and volunteers for our financial education courses

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Wanted: Trainers and volunteers for our financial education courses

Join us if you are interested in equipping women with the knowledge they need to gain greater financial security. »

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Parliament Primer: The foreign factor

Sunday, November 27th, 2011
Parliament Primer: The foreign factor

Human trafficking and the rights of foreign wives were discussed during the Nov 21 to 22 sitting of Parliament. »

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Our response to “Improve job security for pregnant contract employees”

Saturday, November 5th, 2011
Our response to “Improve job security for pregnant contract employees”

Read AWARE’s letter to the ST Forum Page on how to curb discrimination against pregnant employees. »

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Support for survivors of sexual assault

Friday, November 25th, 2011
Support for survivors of sexual assault

We have officially launched the Sexual Assault Befrienders Service (SABS) after a six-month pilot period. »

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Executive director Corinna Lim’s speech at SABS launch

Friday, November 25th, 2011
Executive director Corinna Lim’s speech at SABS launch

Survivors of sexual assault can turn to us for immediate support, and do not have to struggle alone. »

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Section 157(d) and the butterfly effect

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Section 157(d) and the butterfly effect

The move to repeal this part of the Evidence Act was the result of many small, individual efforts. »

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Minister Shanmugam’s speech at SABS launch

Friday, November 25th, 2011
Minister Shanmugam’s speech at SABS launch

As part of an upcoming round of amendments, MinLaw intends to repeal Section 157(d) of the Evidence Act. »

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Section 157(d) of Evidence Act: Repeal it

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Section 157(d) of Evidence Act: Repeal it

It is not the function of rape evidence law to enforce moral judgments on women's sexual lives. »

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Wanted: Volunteers for Women & Economy Committee

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Wanted: Volunteers for Women & Economy Committee

Join us to work on a better understanding and more representative view of women's roles in the economy. »

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Women In Film series

Friday, November 18th, 2011
Women In Film series

From Nov 25 to Dec 17, the Singapore Art Museum presents films directed by or featuring non-conformist women. »

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