Research & Campaigns

Don’t judge women’s worth on physical beauty

With the growing popularity of cosmetic treatments, we question the attitudes that fuel this demand despite their inherent risks.

The right of every woman to choose what to wear

The crucial person to listen to on whether a woman should wear a headscarf is the woman herself.

Roundtable: Sex Trafficking in Singapore

On 15 November, this month’s roundtable brings to you a screening of the documentary, ‘Forest Brothel’, followed by a discussion on sex...

More than bookkeeping – Budget advocacy for CSOs

Civil society organisations (CSOs) help members of diverse communities gain representation in the national budget process.

Work injury compensation for sexual harassment?

The High Court judgement on the Work Injury Compensation Act has implications for workplace sexual harassment.

A festival where art meets activism

This December, We Can! Singapore is breaking the silence of violence with the We Can! Arts Fest. Violence isn’t always...

‘Fair employment’ must go beyond nationality

The Fair Consideration Framework can serve as a starting point for a holistic initiative to end all forms of employment discrimination in Singapore.

Gender dimension to inequality in Singapore

There is clear evidence of relative poverty in Singapore, as manifested in a glaring wealth divide. There is also a strong gender dimension to economic inequality in Singapore. On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Vivienne Wee and Sarah Hill highlight this dimension of inequality.

Workshop Series – Gender Matters

The word “feminism” can elicit extreme reactions. Some completely identify with it, while many say: “I believe in gender equality...