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The protection of identities in the criminal process
June 20th, 2012 | Gender-based ViolenceTransparency in court cases is conducive to accountability. However, the provisions for discretionary and compulsory anonymity can sometimes serve a greater interest. By Michael Hor. -
Parliament Primer: The futility of boosting fertility?
MPs debated the links between fertility rate, economic productivity and immigration policy, plus other women's issues. -
May all fathers enjoy the right to a family life
June 17th, 2012 | Family and DivorceActive fatherhood is a luxury many cannot afford. This op-ed written by Dr Teo You Yenn and Dr Vivienne Wee was published in Today on June 17. -
Stop workplace sexual harassment for workplace safety
This letter by Corinna Lim, was published in the Straits Times Forum on June 15, 2012. -
Jane’s story: Sex, lies & video calls
May 25th, 2012 | Gender-based Violence, Your StoriesAfter falling prey to an Internet romance scam, Jane* approached AWARE for counselling and legal help. She has decided to share her story here in the hope that it will prevent others from becoming victims. By AWARE’s volunteer IT consultant. -
Roundtable Discussion: Sexual Harassment At The Workplace
May 24th, 2012 | Events, Gender-based ViolenceOur Roundtable Discussions over the next few months will be part of a series under the theme Sexual Autonomy, Free Of... -
Singapore’s stressed singles
As we celebrate the International Day of Families on May 15, it is time to recognise the increasingly important role singles in Singapore play when it comes to caring for a rapidly greying population. This commentary was co-authored by members of AWARE’s Singles In Singapore sub-committee, which comprises leaders Chew I-Jin and Mao Ailin, and members Raudah Abdul Rashid, Carolyn Lim Bee Bee, and Chu Hoi Yee. It was published in Today on May 15, 2012. -
Protecting younger members of our society
May 10th, 2012 | Children and Young People, Letters and op-edsChildren and teens have limited capacities for processing challenges to their identities. It is our responsibility to create conditions in which the costs of their choices are not excessively high. By Dr Teo You Yenn. This commentary was published in Today on May 10, 2012. -
Parliament Primer: Supporting non-traditional families
Support for single parents and foreign spouses, and paid paternity leave were discussed in Feb and March.