17,19 and 22 June 2020: Talk series with IRB Law on domestic violence and divorce
How can we legally protect ourselves and loved ones when faced with domestic violence? What are the laws surrounding civil and Syariah divorce in Singapore?
Join us for this free series of talks, where representatives from IRB Law will discuss domestic violence and both civil and Syariah divo...
A Recap: Talking about human rights work with Nora Murat
written by Megan Tan, AWARE intern
On 23 May, AWARE had the pleasure of hosting Nora Murat, formerly regional director of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)’s East and South East and Oceania Regional Office (ESEAOR).
IPPF ESEAOR comprises of 23 member associations th...
23 November 2018: Let’s Talk – Syariah Law, Divorce
Are you going through a divorce or contemplating one? In this talk, lawyer Ameera Bajrai will be discussing the laws surrounding both marriage and divorce for Muslims in Singapore.
Learn about family disputes, divorce proceedings under Syariah law, custody of children and division of matrimon...
Local NGOs come together to submit joint report to the UN about gender inequalities in Singapore
CEDAW, adopted by the United Nations in 1979, defines discrimination against women and sets an agenda for nations to end inequitable laws, policies and practices. Every few years, Singapore reports to the UN on its progress in achieving gender equality, and NGOs are also invited to offer informa...
Why should we care about Kartika?
By Vivienne Wee
How did you react when you heard in July that a woman was about to be caned in Malaysia? Did you think something like this? “What’s so bad about drinking beer? These fundamentalists are too much.” But did you think that what was to happen to Kartika had anything to do with you...
