SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP AT AWARE

We're all strong women, independent women, but occasionally life presents us with challenges. Whether traveling abroad or even walking home alone in Singapore, it's important for women such as ourselves to be prepared and ready to defend ourselves in case of an emergency. AWARE is now offering self-defense classes every other month.

Taught by Aaron Le Boutillier of Conflict Solutions Asia, this short, professional workshop focuses on building confidence, learning realistic and practical defense techniques (breakaways, pressure points – not martial arts), and having fun while learning.

The next self-defense workshop is Thursday, May 15 from 7-9pm. The highly discounted workshop is only $10 to AWARE members ($15 for non-members). To sign up, please email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . Registration is limited to 15 people so sign up soon!

WORK-LIFE BALANCE SURVEY!

The Work-Life Balance subcommittee would like to invite you to participate in this quick study which will help us address key issues in the area of Work Life Harmony. Since the increasing prominence and relevance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - a current buzz word in the corporate world – more and more companies are focusing on ways to become good, responsible corporate citizens. We hope that it is within this context and in the interest of the betterment of society that you will kindly consider our request for your assistance. We are using the questionnaire to understand the challenges that employers and employees face in implementing Work - Life Harmony schemes in their workplace.

The survey is gender-neutral and intended for both men and women to complete. It is for Singapore-based respondents only, please.

To take the survey, click here.

AWARE IS ON FACEBOOK!

Get connected with other AWARE members, post pictures, join a discussion, and write your thoughts on The Wall! Join AWARE (Assocation of Women for Action & Research) on FaceBook today.

RECEIVE AWARE'S WHAT'S ON!

Ever wonder how you can keep current with AWARE's research, events, programs, campaigns, and services? It's simple! Just sign up for AWARE's biweekly What's On! This newsletter is packed with information about what's going on in our community and beyond.

To sign up for AWARE's newsletter and learn the latest and greatest about AWARE, click here!

WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

It's not just AWARE members and volunteers that spread the message of gender equality! After helping some male students with a research project we recently received the following, touching note,

Hi, you might not remember who I am, but AWARE had provided me and my team with great <information> for our community project. As a result, we were able to persuade our fellow students to take spousal abuse seriously. I have enclosed a donation to AWARE. It's not much, but I do hope it helps a little. If there is any upcoming programmes, please do inform me.

Only when women and men work together can we truly achieve gender equality. After all, gains made by women are not gains made at the expense of men. Rather, they are gains which benefit families and society as a whole. Thanks so much for your help!

WEAR AWARE!

The AWARE Centre has just received new AWARE polos! These smart looking shirts are available in either black or white and feature the logo on the chest and "gender equality" on the sleeve. Show your AWARE pride today by purchasing a polo for only $15! All proceeds benefit AWARE research & advocacy, public education programs, and direct services.

Vintage shirts are also available for just $10.