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Get 'All Fired Up!' this International Women's Day!
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This Saturday, 8 March, join us at Hong Lim Park to celebrate the women's movement with music, slogans, speeches, poetry and art, and hear survivors of violence and activists share their experiences. Register now!
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NEWS & VIEWS
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Welcome recognition of harassment, but employers should be involved
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The government introduced a new anti-harassment law this month! We applaud the new remedies for victims, but hope to see employers more involved in workplace sexual harassment. Read our views here.
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Budget: New directions welcome, but questions remain
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We were heartened by the government's recognition of income inequality and lack of social mobility in Budget 2014. We continue to have questions about how these issues will be addressed. Click here to read our comments.
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Sex crimes are against people, not 'purity'
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Some see rape as a crime against "purity" of a victim, rather than recognising it as an attack on their bodily autonomy. We have to view sexual crimes as violations of people, not "purity". Read our op-ed in the Straits Times here.
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WHAT'S ON
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Research for Advocacy (Basic) - a new training course!
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What makes you angry? How can things be better? Sign up for this new two-part advocacy course on 15 and 22 March to learn what you can do about the causes you care about. Click here to sign up!
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Donate books and baked goods for our sale!
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AWARE's annual Book & Bake sale is on 12 April. Donate your yummy baking or pre-loved books, and get great discounts on the sale day! You can also rent your own flea stall. Click here for more information.
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Bring AWARE to your company this March
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This March, to celebrate International Women's Day (8 March), the AWARE Training Institute is offering companies a free workshop (usually $250) on our experiences advocating for women. Click here for details and to sign up.
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Get a free trial women's self-defence trial class!
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We're offering a free trial class of Kapap on 15 March! Sign up now and try Kapap out before signing up for our 10-week practical self-defence programme! Register here.
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