Research & Campaigns

Why should we care about Kartika?

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? No?

Older and wiser – or just poorer?

By the time they hit retirement, women are, on average, in a much weaker financial position than men. A woman's increased vulnerability makes it important that she understands her financial situation and plans for her retirement. Are you prepared?

No To Rape. No Exceptions.

VIEWPOINT: Jolene Tan discusses marital immunity. At first blush, the campaign name No To Rape seems odd. Who could disagree? Yet the Singapore Penal Code, says “yes” to rape in marriage...

Beyond Happily After: Making A Match Between Singapore Grooms & Foreign Brides

2006 – As an increasing number of foreign brides from neighbouring countries flock to Singapore through matchmaking agencies, AWARE delves...

AWARE Position Paper on the Proposed Amendments to the Penal Code

2006 – AWARE presented our feedback on the proposed amendments to the Penal Code in 2006. In particular, AWARE commended...

Beyond Youth: Women Growing Older & Poorer

2006 – AWARE-TSAO addresses issues faced by older women who are outliving their male counterparts, but have less financial security,...