Research & Campaigns

AWARE’s statement at the UN Human Rights Council

This is the statement delivered by Jolene Tan of AWARE as one of 10 NGO representatives who spoke at the session

Commuters on the Northeast Line will soon learn about the problems faced by single parents

A series of posters on Northeast Line stations will tell the true stories of two single parents - how a woman faced enormous obstacles to find housing for herself and her three children after her divorce, and how a man with four children suffered painful stigma and judgement after his divorce.

Use increased taxes to support childcare for all

In our view, the Government should provide financial support for all mothers, not just higher-income working mothers.

Congrats to our “Falling” contest winners!

We held a very exciting contest, thanks to Pangdemonium's kind sponsor, where we gave away two pairs of tickets to their upcoming play, Falling.

Recognise and support all mothers equally

If our society is serious about treating children equally and truly supporting mothers, we must consider further structural barriers to their well-being.

Join our first sexual assault support group

AWARE’s Sexual Assault Care Centre (SACC) is launching a support group for women who have experienced sexual assault.

Law meant to cover female sex abusers

We are deeply dismayed by the recent High Court decision on the sexual penetration of minors under Section 376A(1)(b) of the Penal Code.

Good news! Equal maternity leave for unmarried mothers

12 April brought good news - unmarried mothers will receive 16 weeks of maternity leave, just like married mothers.

Watch: Fair for All Families – the highlights!

Check out our Fair for All Families highlights video!