Body Image team looks at the health issues that arise out of the below obsessions: -

• Eating disorders - anorexia, bulimia
• Slimming salons - obsession with wearing the smallest size possible, health risks involved (mental, physical)
• Struggles with self esteem, self-confidence and wellbeing
• Skin / complexion whitening

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The sub-committee was set up as a result members' concerns about the quality of life of working parents and the need to negotiate with the State and employers to provide for a better work-life balance for Singaporeans. The sub-committee aims to support government initiatives to offer current and relevant solutions in the workplace.

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1.This research looks at the currency measurement and valuation concepts underlying women and men's contribution to the economy, i.e. GDP
2.Attempts to enumerate the other economic contributions which are not currently measured
3.Examines how such contributions may be measured
4.Recommend policy changes which would allow for such measurement
5.Highlight how such new measurements may be useful to the debate on and policies on-

        (a) child bearing and parenting initiatives
        (b) women in workforce initiatives
        (c) elder care initiatives
        (d) work-life balance initiatives
 
This project would take about 18 months ending with 5 and 6.It will start with a review of the literature and other country practices re-looking the GDP concepts, "other" non measured economic contribution and how such "other contributions" may be measured.It will be completed with a list of policy suggestions for measuring such contributions and then, prioritize which policy suggestions are the MOST IMPORTANT.

Unfortunately, this project is being delayed until January, 2008. If you are keen to participate, however, do let us knw, and we will be in touch as it moves forward. Please email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Beyond Youth looks at the various issues that women above 40 face. It raises public awareness about the feminization of aging and how women in Singapore generally live longer, have less income and are in poorer health than men.

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The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women administered by the United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women. AWARE produces a shadow report in response to the State's report every four years.

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Foreign Brides Report- This is a pilot effort to look at how match-making agencies work. The report will be released soon.

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The HIV Sub-committee raises public awareness of HIV infection.  We are reaching out to women of all ages who are at risk of HIV infection so that they can be empowered to protect themselves.

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• 30 Sep 06 - Sex In The City - Protect You And Your Family
• 20 August 05 - Playing it Safe: Keeping HIV at Bay

PopWatch is doing a study on Managing Employment and Pregnancy, looking into the issue of discrimination and harassment of pregnant employees.

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The research team of mainly lawyers has been working with NUS Pro Bono Society to look at the extra-territorial jurisdiction for offences on sex with minors outside of Singapore. The committee will soon be sharing its paper with members and the public.

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• 8 Sep 06 - AWARE Forum: Sex Slaves: Children Forced into Prostitution