Research & Campaigns

Make income tax relief and MediShield more inclusive

In response to calls for public consultation on proposed changes to the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill and MediShield, AWARE submitted these recommendations.

Roundtable Discussion: Against autonomy – Films in favour of friendship & dependency

This event is part of the AWARE Roundtable — “Sexual autonomy, free of coercion!” series. Why speak against autonomy? Why...

Dialogue & dinner with women’s rights expert Laurel Weldon

  Professor Laurel Weldon is an expert on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality. On Wednesday, 12 September she will join...

Parliament Primer: Cultural shift needed for better birth rate?

On July 9 & 10, MPs discussed the fertility rate, childcare standards, and workplace policies for women.

Roundtable Discussion: Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity

Why is there a fuss about sexual orientation? How is it related to gender identity? Should feminists automatically be LGBT...

Suggestions on marriage & parenthood trends

The excerpts from a submission of policy recommendations made by AWARE to the National Population and Talent Division.

Rethinking the Muslim marriage contract

A seminar on ‘Rethinking the Muslim Marriage Contract’ was held on April 14, 2012, at the National University of Singapore (NUS). This event was co-organised by AWARE, Leftwrite Centre LLP, and the National University of Singapore’s Department of Malay Studies and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Religion Cluster). The following is a summary of the discussion. By Nadzirah Samsudin.

AWARE’s concerns about the Voluntary Sterilisation Bill

AWARE Comments on the Proposed Changes to the Voluntary Sterilisation Act.

The protection of identities in the criminal process

Transparency in court cases is conducive to accountability. However, the provisions for discretionary and compulsory anonymity can sometimes serve a greater interest. By Michael Hor.