Research & Campaigns

2010: A special commendation for Constance Singam

In 2010, on the occasion of AWARE’s 25th anniversary, a special commendation was given to Ms Constance Singam, in recognition...

Baby Talk: Let’s get this straight…

“Our educated men and women must decide whether to replace themselves in the next generation. At the moment, 31 per cent of women and 44 per cent of men are opting out. Not leaving a next generation. So, just ponder over it and you will know the solution is not simple. But we’ve got to persuade people to understand that getting married is important, having children is important. Do we want to replace ourselves or do we want to shrink and get older and be replaced by migrants and work permit holders? That’s the simple question.” - Former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew He said it, and a nation sprang into action. Everyone’s talking about babies (or lack thereof) these days. By Kirsten Han, a journalist, blogger, and activist. This piece was first published on her blog and is re-posted here with her kind permission.

Parliament Primer: The silver tsunami

On Aug 13 & Sept 11, MPs discussed healthcare and social support for an ageing population and their caregivers.

Parliament Primer: Family matters

In Aug and Sept, MPs discussed the new Ministry of Social & Family Development, and other family-related policies.

Sterilization Bill: They heard us

One of AWARE’s key recommendations has been incorporated into the Voluntary Sterilisation (Amendment) Bill, as read in Parliament on September 10: an order from the High Court will now be required before the sterilisation of persons who lack mental capacity to decide on such matters can be carried out. This is an AWARE press release.

Roundtable Discussion: Does the Many Helping Hands approach work?

The Singapore We Want – Roundtable Discussion Series “…Singapore must be an inclusive society with a heart. We uphold meritocracy,...

Elderly suicides: An absence of hope and heart

As Singapore becomes increasingly affluent, we should not forget the individuals with a different kind of “high net worth” – our senior citizens, who have worked and built this country. Do they have a home with hope and heart in what is supposed to be their golden years? By Vivienne Wee, Nadzirah Samsudin and Priyanka Bhandari.

Beyond 377A

Sexual orientation and gender identity remain one of the most taboo subjects in Singapore. Recent developments both at home and in the region, however, are slowly but surely making gay rights an increasingly visible issue, and a crucial litmus test for a society’s respect for human rights. This is an AWARE press release.

Dreaming of a truly inclusive Singapore

The national conversation should not be dominated by fertility rate. Focus instead on the kind of Singapore we want. By Corinna Lim and Dr Vivienne Wee. This article was first published in The Straits Times on Sept 4, 2012.