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Elderly suicides: An absence of hope and heart
September 12th, 2012 | Older People and Caregiving, SuicideAs 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
September 11th, 2012 | LGBTQSexual 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
September 4th, 2012 | Family and DivorceThe 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. -
Make income tax relief and MediShield more inclusive
August 24th, 2012 | Employment and Labour Rights, Older People and Caregiving, Poverty and InequalityIn 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
August 23rd, 2012 | Events, Gender-based ViolenceThis 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
August 18th, 2012 | Events, Gender-based ViolenceProfessor 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?
August 1st, 2012 | Employment and Labour Rights, Family and DivorceOn July 9 & 10, MPs discussed the fertility rate, childcare standards, and workplace policies for women. -
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Suggestions on marriage & parenthood trends
July 25th, 2012 | Family and DivorceThe excerpts from a submission of policy recommendations made by AWARE to the National Population and Talent Division.